A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring pork chops cooked in a rich Italian-style sauce with vegetables and cheese.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30–35 minutes
Total Time:40–45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop and Oven
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 170–200 g each
30 mL olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
400 g canned diced tomatoes
240 mL tomato sauce
30 g tomato paste
120 mL chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
30 g shredded mozzarella, optional
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Nestle the pork chops into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the tops.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, or until the pork reaches 63°C internally, followed by a 3-minute rest.
Sprinkle Parmesan over the pork chops. For an extra cheesy finish, add mozzarella as well. Cover for 1–2 minutes until melted.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with the tomato sauce spooned over the pork.
Notes
Ensure the pork reaches the proper internal temperature for safety.
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra flavor.