Pasta and Pork Chops
This pasta and pork chops recipe features golden, air-fried pork chops served with al dente pasta in a rich, creamy herbed sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 1006kcal
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops ¼ to ½-inch thick
- 2 tablespoon Costabile olive oil
- 2 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Pasta and Sauce
- 12 oz gluten free fusilli
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon dried shallots
- 1 handful Chopped spinach
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon gluten free flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp smoked sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dry parsley
Instructions
Pork Chops
- Wash and dry the pork chops with paper towels.
- Combine the olive oil, ground sweet paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, ground mustard, onion powder, thyme, and brown sugar in a small bowl to create a paste.
- Gently coat both sides of the pork chops with the seasoned paste.
- Air fry the pork chops for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
Pasta (Cook While the Chops Air Fry)
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions. Then, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Then, add the shallots and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes to soften. Be sure the heat isn't too high. The shallots can burn quickly.
- Add the flour to the shallots and stir well.
- Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Then, add the thyme, garlic powder, sweet paprika, parsley, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped spinach and parmesan cheese to the mixture. Then cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- When the sauce has thickened, gently stir in the pasta. Serve with the pork chops, and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing this dish is not recommended. Cream sauces break when defrosted.
- You can make this recipe with boneless pork chops, chicken breasts or thighs, and even seafood.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked pork chops. When their internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, they're all done!
- Cook your sauce for about a minute after adding the seasonings and before adding the spinach. This allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the spinach.
Nutrition
Calories: 1006kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1563mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1193IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 384mg | Iron: 3mg
