Quick seared pork chops - Extra large standard

Quick Seared Pork Chops

over Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Pepper Gemelli

780 cals

10 mins

Description

Chop chop, let’s do this! In 10 minutes of cooking time, no less! This hearty family dinner features thinly sliced pork chops, juicy from a quick sear in our bright Bell Pepper & Olive spice mix. Pasta draws in the kids like a magnet, and these twists of gemelli are irresistibly coated in a red-on-red sauce that mixes sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and cream. An insalata of baby greens is calling for that Italian-style vinaigrette.

Contains:

Milk, Sulphites, Wheat

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 4 Pork chops

  • 240g Baby greens (lettuce mix, baby spinach, kale or arugula)

  • 60g Sliced sun-dried tomatoes

  • 60ml Cold-pressed Italian vinaigrette

  • 2 Roasted peppers

  • 340g Gemelli

  • 120ml Heavy cream

  • 8g Bell Pepper & Olive spices (garlic, red bell pepper, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon, sunflower oil, black pepper)

Nutrition

Total fat

33g

Saturated Fat

14g

Sodium

1170mg

Total carbs

76g

Sugar

5g

Protein

49g

Fibres

7g

Recipe Instructions

Quick Seared Pork Chops - Step #1 Boil the pasta
Step 1: Boil the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta; stir gently to separate. Boil, 10 to 12 min., until al dente. Reserving 1 cup cooking water, drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Quick Seared Pork Chops - Step #2 Cook the pork
Step 2: Cook the pork
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Pat the pork* dry with paper towel; season with ½ the spices and S&P. Cook, 3 to 5 min. per side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board, leaving any browned bits in the pan. Reserve the pan. Let rest for 5 min. before slicing against the grain.
Quick Seared Pork Chops - Step #3 Mise en place
Step 3: Mise en place
Meanwhile, thinly slice the roasted peppers.
Quick Seared Pork Chops - Step #4 Make the sauce & combine the pasta
Step 4: Make the sauce & combine the pasta
In the reserved pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Sauté the tomatoes and ½ the roasted peppers, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant. Add the cream, reserved cooking water, the remaining spices and S&P. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, 1 to 2 min., until thickened. Add the pasta and 2 tbsp butter. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 min., until the pasta is coated.
Quick Seared Pork Chops - Step #5 Make the salad & serve
Step 5: Make the salad & serve
In a large bowl, combine the baby greens, vinaigrette and remaining roasted peppers. Divide the pasta between your plates. Top with the pork. Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!