Recipe Name Italia Smothered Porkchops Submitted by aileenam Recipe Description Boneless Porkchops smothered and braised in an Italaian inspired sauce Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 65

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cans (15 oz) Diced Tomatoes with juice 2 medium (approx 2-3/4 Peppers, sweet, red, raw, sliced 1 medium (2-1/2\" dia) Onion, sliced 1 1/2 slices Mushrooms, Sliced-package 1 cup unsalted chicken broth or stock 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin 4 tablespoons basil, fresh 2 tablespoons fresh snipped oregano 1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped 4 tablespoons Cheese, parmesan, shredded 1/3 cup Tomatoes, sun-dried, thinly sliced Steps Sequence Step 1 Sear boneless porkchops in 1 T olive oil. Remove from pan and pour off grease/oil. Add 2 T Olive Oil. Add garlic and onions and saute til sweated but not soft. Add peppers and mushrooms and saute til soft. Add tomatoes and chicken broth and simmer 10 minutes. Nestle in pork chops, add herbs and Parmesan cheese and if desired salt and pepper. Serve over whole grain noodles, riced cauliflower, etc