Skillet Pork Chops with Semolina Pasta and Veggies

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive.

semolina pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add diced zucchini and bell peppers; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add semolina pasta to the skillet and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil, mixing well.

Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the pasta and veggies.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.

Serve hot, garnished with extra basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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