Veronica’s Pasta Bianco (Pasta and Pork Chops)
Description: We ate this at least once a week when I was growing up. My whole family loved it. Now, I make it for my husband. Truly a fast, easy, and delicious dinner.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Pork, Meat, European, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Boneless pork chops |
| 2 | Onions |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 3/4 – 1 | Spaghetti |
| 2 nests | Angel hair pasta |
| 2 cups | White wine |
| 2 cups | Water |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Pepper |
| As needed | Olive oil |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 733.7
- Fat Content: 14.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 124mg
- Sodium Content: 106.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 74.7g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.6g
- Protein Content: 52.1g
Instructions:
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Prepare Onions and Garlic:
- In a large skillet, add some olive oil and fry onion slices until tender and golden brown.
- Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or two.
- Pour into a bowl and set aside.
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Cook Pork Chops:
- Salt and pepper each side of the pork chops.
- Fry in the skillet until brown on each side, adding oil as needed, but not too much.
- Add the onions back into the skillet with the pork chops.
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Simmer Pork Chops:
- Pour the white wine and water into the skillet with the pork chops and onions. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the pork chops are tender.
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Cook Pasta:
- About 15 minutes before the pork chops are done, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and angel hair pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Drain and place the pasta back in the pan.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Take the pork chops out of the skillet and place them on a plate.
- Pour just a little of the sauce and onions on top of the chops.
- Pour the remaining sauce and onions over the pasta and mix well.
- Serve the pasta with Parmesan cheese on top.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle some crushed red pepper over the chops while they simmer in the sauce.
Veronica’s Pasta Bianco combines tender pork chops with savory onions and garlic, simmered to perfection in a flavorful white wine sauce. Paired with al dente pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful blend of comfort and flavor. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Veronica’s recipe promises a satisfying meal that will have your loved ones coming back for more! 🍝🍷
