Pork Chops Dijon With Penne Pasta 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.

BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Drizzle oil into the pan.
• Add pork chops to the pan and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• To prepare the sauce, add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth. Whisk in dijon mustard, then cream. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Return pork chops to the pan, spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops, then transfer to the oven.
• Cook for 10 minutes. Spoon liquid from the pan over the pork chops. Cook another 10-15 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
• Spoon more sauce over the pork chops, garnish with black pepper and fresh herbs if desired and serve.

PORK CHOP PICCATA WITH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the broccoli in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli and return to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons parsley, the lemon zest and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir well, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.
• Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust with the flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until well browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Carefully add the wine to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Cook until reduced by about half, then stir in the lemon juice and capers; return to a simmer. Remove from the heat and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons each butter and parsley until the butter is melted. Pour in any accumulated juices from the plate of pork. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
• Divide the spaghetti and broccoli among plates and top each serving with a pork chop. Spoon the sauce on top.

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.

ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB PENNE PASTA WITH PORK

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid from pasta pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbs butter.
• Add garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden.
• Add cubed pork loin, and sear on all sides. Reduce heat, and turn to low to cook through.
• Meanwhile, In a small bowl, combine parsley, basil, salt and ground black pepper, and parmesan cheese, then set aside.
• Add additional butter, and reserved pasta water to skillet with pork.
• Add cooked penne into the skillet with the pork, toss with herb and parmesan cheese mixture.
• Taste, season with salt and pepper as desired, serve with more fresh herbs.

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 CHOPS WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown chops in oil in a large skillet. Remove and keep warm. Saute green pepper and onion in the same skillet until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. , Return chops to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

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!

DIJON PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Spread mustard onto both sides of pork chops; place on a greased baking sheet. Mix bread crumbs with pepper; press onto top and sides of chops. , Bake until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 145°, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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.

DIJON GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• For marinade, in a small bowl, mix first four ingredients. Place pork chops and 2/3 cup marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Reserve remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate with pork 8 hours or overnight., Place chops on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat; discard remaining marinade in bag. Grill chops, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade during the last 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PORK CHOPS WITH DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in the oil in a large deep skillet over high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and add them, browning well, about 2 or 3 minutes a side, reducing the heat slightly if chops brown too quickly.
• Remove chops to a platter and pour off most of the fat. Add green onions or shallots and cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 1 minute. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping brown bits off the bottom. Stir in the stock and return chops to the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer, cover and cook until chops are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the chops to a warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Raise the heat and boil pan juices to reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream and boil 2 minutes more, until sauce reduces a bit and thickens. Remove from the heat and whisk in mustard and the parsley, if using. Taste and add more mustard if desired. Immediately spoon sauce over the chops and serve.

A MESS OF PORK CHOPS WITH DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Season chops on both sides with salt, pepper and allspice. Place thyme sprigs on each. Reserve 1 tablespoon thyme leaves. Put chops in a large bowl or container, making layers, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove chops from refrigerator. Heat grill and brush grates with oil. While grill is heating, heat tablespoon of oil in a skillet, add shallots and sauté until tender and starting to brown. Stir in mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice and wine. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in thyme leaves. Set aside.
• Grill chops - with thyme sprigs still stuck to them - just a few minutes a side until lightly browned, in more than one shift if needed, depending on size of your grill. Pile them on a platter. Warm sauce and serve alongside.

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.

HONEY-DIJON PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
• Mix Dijon mustard, honey, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Arrange pork chops in prepared baking dish and pour mustard mixture over pork.
• Bake in preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).