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Weeknight Pasta

Name: Weeknight Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta (such as Barilla®); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0.5 pound boneless pork chops, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 3 small zucchini, sliced; 0.5 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce (such as Barilla®); 0.5 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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We like this quick and easy weeknight supper.

Recipe by tonia

Updated on January 14, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta (such as Barilla®)
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ pound boneless pork chops, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 small zucchini, sliced
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce (such as Barilla®)
½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to the pot; cover and keep warm.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place pork in skillet and sprinkle with cider vinegar. Cook and stir pork until barely pink at the center, about 3 minutes. Stir zucchini, onion, and garlic into pork; cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Pour pasta sauce and reserved pasta water into pork mixture; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Place pasta in a warmed serving dish; stir cheese into sauce mixture and pour over pasta. Toss pasta with sauce and serve.

Cook's Note:

Cut prep time by slicing meat, and chopping vegetables while water is coming to the boil, and while other ingredients are cooking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

747	Calories
14g	Fat
116g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 747
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 892mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 116g	42%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 20mg	100%
Calcium 204mg	16%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1092mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.