30 Minute Easy Pork Chops " Scaloppine"

Description: Not true Italian cooking, but adapted from a friend's grandmother's recipe. Quick and easy version perfect for when you don't have a lot of time to get dinner on the table.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops
• 1 scallions or 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sweet basil
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup white wine
• 6 ounces medium egg noodles (optional)

Steps:

1. In a 2 quart or larger saute pan, brown pork chops over medium to medium-high heat in olive oil (5 - 7 minutes).
2. Add green and red onions and saute until soft (5 minutes).
3. Add garlic and spices, saute another minute.
4. Add water and tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil then add the wine.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Serve over your favorite pasta.
8. One pan meal version: Cut pork chops into bite-sized pieces prior to browning, increase water to 3/4 cup, simmer for 13 minutes, increase heat to high to bring back to quick boil and add 6 - 8 oz medium egg noodles to pan. Reduce heat slightly and boil for 5 - 7 minutes. Serve.