Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Just for Two

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (292)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 7 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 37 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork loin center-cut chops (about 12 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook until they are brown and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted horizontally into the pork registers 160 degrees F, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and tent with foil to keep them warm.

Add the onion to the same skillet and saute over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, herbes de Provence, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until the flavors blend and the juices thicken slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and more red pepper flakes. Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices from the plate to the skillet and turn the pork chops to coat with the sauce.

Place 1 pork chop on each plate. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

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recipe Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola
Peg St Charles, MN 01-25-2010
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Tastes wonderful, looks great.. guests will love it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Giada has proven to more than just a pretty face. This recipe is wonderful.!!! Easy to make and guests loved it. servie... with penne pasta, or an herbed rice. Nice heart healthy recipe !! love the little heat with the red pepper flakes. You can adjust it as desired. I have made it with both Pork Chps but my favorite is Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts! Thanks Giada....Read more
recipe Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola
TAMMY Sacramento, CA 01-09-2010
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Loved it and I don't like pork chops
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Cooked this and had whole wheat penne pasta on the side, which is great with the sauce. Definitely a keeper.
recipe Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola
Elizabeth LaPorte, IN 01-06-2010
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a very tasty and quite impressive meal. I would recommend it to anyone for a quick weeknight meal or when having... company.Read more
recipe Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola
Janine Huntington Beach, CA 12-24-2009
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absolutely delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe of Giada's did not disappoint - my bf and I loved it! I used a bit more red pepper flakes - more like 2/3+ tsp.... since we both like things a bit spicy. I've made it twice and plan on making it again in the near future! Thanks!Read more
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Elizabeth Philadelphia, TN 12-07-2009
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Great base recipe, easy to modify
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I was looking to re-construct a dish I had at Rao's, and this recipe sounded close. After I made this once, the next time, I... increased... a lot. I have a family to feed, so I increased the number of chops and the amount of food going into this dish. I added chopped sweet bell peppers and a little chopped hot pepper -- increased the red pepper flakes, too. Served with the parmesan mashed potatoes, this dish is a huge winner. Delicious!Read more
recipe Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola
Sharon San Diego, CA 11-28-2009
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One of my "go to" recipes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is quick, easy and DElicous. I usually add mushrooms just because I liike them. Most of the ingredients are... usually in your pantry so if guests show up last minute, you can whip up a delicous meal in minutes. I always make extra sauce to use the next day with pasta. Read more