Pork Chops Italiano
This pork chops Italiano recipe features tender pork simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with herbs and Parmesan. It’s bold, rustic and full of Italian flavor.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet Large with Lid
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion medium, finely chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Can diced tomatoes 14 ½-Ounce, with juice
- ½ Cup tomato sauce
- ¼ Cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
- 1 Teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped, or ½ Teaspoon dried
- 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ Teaspoon dried
- ½ Teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ Cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops for 3 or 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine or broth, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Nestle pork chops into the sauce, spooning sauce over the top.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until pork chops are cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover again, and let rest for 2 minutes to melt.
- Garnish with thyme and serve hot with your preferred sides.
Notes
Don’t skip the sear: Browning adds flavor and locks in juices.
Thin the sauce: If needed, thin the sauce with a little broth or water.
Control heat: Simmer on low so the pork stays tender.
Balance acidity: A pinch of sugar softens sharp tomato flavor.
Use fresh herbs: They brighten the dish more than dried.
Thin the sauce: If needed, thin the sauce with a little broth or water.
Control heat: Simmer on low so the pork stays tender.
Balance acidity: A pinch of sugar softens sharp tomato flavor.
Use fresh herbs: They brighten the dish more than dried.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 3mg
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