Mediterranean Pork Chops
serves 4

Mediterranean Pork Chops

Easy skillet pork chops with a Mediterranean inspired sauce, served over penne pasta.

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4 pork chops
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 sliced medium onion
3 cloves sliced garlic
1-14.5 ounce can salt free diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced black olives
8 ounces cooked penne pasta

1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, heat the oil.
2. Brown pork chops about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan, set aside.
3. Saute the garlic and onion in the pan juices until tender.
4. Add the tomatoes, thyme, and add the pork chops back to the skillet. 
5. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 40 minutes.
6. Mix the cornstarch and water.
7. Remove pork when done and keep warm.
8. Add the mushrooms, olives, and the cornstarch mix to the sauce, cooking until thickened.
9. Serve pork chops with sauce over pasta.

Calories 502, Fat 24.8g, Cholesterol 110mg, Sodium 237mg
Carbohydrates 41.6g, Fiber 2.4g, Sugars 4.0g, Protein 26.4g