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GRILLED PORK CHOPS Linguine with cherry tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. As seen on the SHOW Pork chops should sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before being cooked. This will help even out the meat’s internal and external temperature. Doing this will ensure that the pork chops will cook perfectly in the centre without charing on the outside.” INGREDIENTS 4 ¾ lb. pork chops 10 oz. each marinated in sage, garlic, onions, rosemary, pepper and oil linguine DIRECTIONS 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 Tbsp. garlic, chopped 4 Tbsp. olive oil 8 leaves of basil, chopped parmigiano grated as you like 1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and pan fry to your liking making sure both sides golden. 2. Boil a pot of water and season with salt, add the linguine and cook until they are al dente to your liking. 3. Preheat a pan and add the oil and garlic. Cook until golden and remove from the fire. Add a cup of pasta water to the garlic and return to the fire, add cherry tomatoes and basil and immediately add the cooked linguine. Simmer for a few seconds to thicken the sauce, toss well and serve with a good dousing of Parmigiano Reggiano. 4. Place a pork chop beside it and have a great dinner or as we say, Buon Appetito CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM 35