Italian-ish Pork Chops

The other night, I was wondering what to make for dinner. I had thawed some pork chops, but didn't have anything particular in mind. I began to pull ingredients from the pantry, heading in the direction of some Mexican flavors...but as I began to assemble, it became much more Italian. The green chiles went back in the pantry in favor of garlic and tomatoes, and this is what came out of it! It turned out a little bit similar in flavor to the breading on Chicken Parmesan, but without the cheese and tomato sauce. I served it over noodles and a tomato sauce (included below) and sprinkled some shredded cheese on top.

Italian-ish Pork Chops
4 medium boneless pork chops
1/2 c bread crumbs
1/2 T basil
2 t thyme
2 t rosemary
1/2 T parsley

Italian-ish Tomato Sauce
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 t onion powder
salt and pepper to taste


Preheat large skillet with 2 T olive oil.

Bring water to boil in medium saucepan, and add pasta of your choice, cooking per package instructions.

Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients. Coat pork chops completely with dry mix. Place coated chops in hot skillet, and cook 4 minutes each side, covered, or until pork centers reach 170 degrees.

While pork is cooking, make tomato sauce. Combine in medium skillet all ingredients. Simmer until pork is ready.

Serve by covering noodles in tomato sauce and placing pork chop on top. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese of your choice on top.