Pork Chop and Tomato Salsa

Pork Chop and Tomato Salsa

easy 30 minutes

with capers, parsley, lemon and roasted vegetable pasta

Ingredients

  • Pork Chops
  • Capers
  • Red Onion(s)
  • Tomato(es)
  • Gemelli Pasta
  • Fresh Italian Parsley
  • Zucchini(s)
  • Pepper(s)
  • Lemon
  • Spice Mix Roasted Garlic and Peppers

Step 1 image

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the zucchini into half rounds. Cut the bell pepper and half of the onion into thin strips. Place on a sheet pan covered with baking paper. Add the spices, a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes.

Step 2 image

2. Cut the tomato into small cubes. Chop the remaining onion and capers. Cut the lemon into quarters. Chop the herbs.

Step 3 image

3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain. When the vegetables are cooked, add them to the cooked pasta with half of the parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4 image

4. In a bowl, mix the tomato with the capers, the chopped onion to taste, half of the parsley, a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.

Step 5 image

5. Pat the pork dry then season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the pork chops 3 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat, cover and let cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6 image

6. Serve the pork chops with the tomato salsa and vegetable pasta. Serve with a lemon wedge to taste. Bon appétit!