Penne With Pork Chops Recipes

PORK CHOPS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the flour over the chops to lightly coat them.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet.
• Add the chops and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Work in batches if necessary to prevent crowding the pan.
• Place the browned chops back into the skillet and pour over the marinara sauce.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the chops are done all the way through (about 20 minutes).
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
• When the spaghetti is done, remove the chops to a plate and cover with foil.
• Add the red pepper flakes, if using, to the marinara sauce.
• Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti with the sauce. Add a small amount of the pasta cooking water if the marinara sauce is too thick.
• Serve chops alongside spaghetti.
• Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

PORK CHOPS DIJON WITH PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Sprinkle chops with pepper; cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until done (145ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe skillet with paper towel.
• Add onions, peppers and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until onions and peppers are crisp-tender. Whisk Neufchatel, pasta sauce, milk and mustard until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce; toss pasta with remaining sauce.
• Spoon pasta mixture onto platter; top with chops. Drizzle with reserved sauce.

PENNE WITH PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the olive oil in a large pot until translucent.
• Add the garlic and continue cooking until the garlic is slightly brown.
• While the onion is cooking mix the tomato paste and water together.
• Place the pork chops in the pot.
• Add the tomato paste mixture, crushed tomatoes, and the tomato juice to the pot then stir.
• Add the dry seasonings, wine, and mushrooms. Simmer for 1 hour.
• 10 minutes before the sauce is finished add the parsley.
• Remove pork chops and keep warm while you mix pasta and sauce.
• Serve with a salad.

PORK RAGU OVER PENNE

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper and brown it on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the pork is browning, add the celery, carrots, and onion to the bowl of a slow cooker. Put the pork on top of the vegetables and add the tomatoes and garlic. Place into the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove the pork to a cutting board or sheet pan. Pour the vegetables and liquid from the slow cooker bowl into a saute pan over medium heat, and mash with a fork. Add the tomato paste to the pan sauce and stir to incorporate. Shred the pork, add it to the vegetables, and let this simmer, uncovered, while you cook the pasta (save 2 cups of the ragu for the Round 2 Recipe Lasagna Roll Ups).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne, stir, and cover the pot. When it returns to a boil, remove the cover and stir it again. Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. (Save 1 cup of pasta for the Online Round 2 Recipe Savory Noodle Pie.) Put the pasta into a serving platter, and pour the ragu over top. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves and Parmesan.

PENNE WITH PORK RAGOUT

Steps:

• Dry the pork well and sprinkle it on all sides with 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt and the pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, brown the pork on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the pork to a plate and set aside. While the pork is browning, tie the thyme, rosemary and bay leaf into a bundle using butcher's twine.
• Once all of the pork has been browned, reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil no oil remains in the pot. Add the onions and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine and cook until reduced to nearly dry, 6 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Parmesan rind, chile flakes and the herb bundle and bring to a simmer. Return the pork to the pot, tucking it in under the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the pork is fork tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
• Remove the pork and shred into bite-size pieces using two forks. Remove the herb bundle from the sauce and add the pork back to the pot. Stir in the olive oil and half of the grated Parmesan. Keep warm over low heat.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne for about 1 or 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce, about 2 minutes, adding a ladle of pasta water as needed. Serve topped with the remaining grated Parmesan, or more as desired, and a drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with a few leaves of baby arugula, if using.

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chops from the skillet, and set aside.
• Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce and vinegar into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove chops from the skillet, reserving broth mixture, and set aside.
• In a bowl, blend the brown sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple juice. Mix into the skillet with the chicken broth mixture. Bring to a boil. Serve with the cooked pork chops.

BARBECUE PORK AND PENNE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the pork, tomatoes, broth, cumin, pepper and salt; heat through., Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to pork mixture; stir until blended. Sprinkle with green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasta mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until heated through.

PORK 'N' PENNE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook the pork, mushrooms, onion, red pepper and oregano in oil and butter over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until pork is browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the milk, tomato sauce and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

ITALIAN BAKED PORK CHOPS & PENNE ALFREDO

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. You will need 3 separate bowls for dredging. In first bowl mix together flour, salt, & cracked pepper. In second bowl, mix together eggs and water. In third bowl, mix together bread crumbs, basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, & parmesan cheese.
• 2. Heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Dredge pork chops first in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture. Make sure they are completely and evenly coated. Place pork chops in skillet and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and place in large casserole dish. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through. Baking times may vary depending on thickness of chops.
• 3. To prepare penne alfredo, prepare pasta according to package directions, al dente.
• 4. In a dutch oven, melt butter over low-medium heat, add minced garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly being careful not to burn garlic. Slowly add flour & wisk till slightly thickened, on medium heat. Add cream and milk slowly, continue to stir occasionally, be careful not to boil mixture.
• 5. When milk mixture is hot, but NOT boiling, add Parmesan & romano cheeses, salt, pepper, & parsley. Mix well. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
• 6. To serve, mix half sauce with hot pasta, serve portioned pasta on plate, top with cooked pork chop, and top with more alfredo sauce. Or serve penne & alfredo as side dish to pork chops. Delicious either way!