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Golden seared pork chops served next to a pile of garlic butter pasta garnished with parsley

Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone -in pork chops (1-inch thick)
  • 1 pound penne or rotini pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the pork chops from the skillet and allow them to rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 0.25 cup of the cooking water.
  • In a clean skillet or the same pot, melt the butter with the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the pasta, reserved cooking water, and parmesan cheese to the garlic butter, tossing well to coat.
  • Serve the seared pork chops immediately alongside the garlic butter pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.