Easy Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Why You'll Love This Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Not only does this recipe take only 15 minutes of prep but there is only 1 skillet to clean up afterward. That's what I call a win-win.

Plus, the only cooking you need to do is brown the pork chops and saute the onions and garlic then let it simmer away until you're ready to eat. See, simple, right?

And the nice part is that if you leave it on a little longer because you got busy with something else and forgot, it will be just as good or even better!

7 Ingredients To A Delicious Dinner

It's such an easy pork chop with tomato sauce recipe that you'll wonder why you never made it before. Only 7 ingredients that go so well together. Here's what you'll need:

• Thick boneless pork chops
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic cloves
• Dry white wine - Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc
• Spaghetti sauce, marinara or tomato sauce
• Fresh Basil Leaves

How to Make Italian Style Pork Chops

1. Heat oil in a large skillet and add pork chops.
2. Give them a nice sear on both sides then remove from the skillet. 
3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet.
4. Saute for about 5 minutes. You want the onion to be soft and translucent which helps bring out the sweet flavor.

5. Do you see all those nice browned pork bits in the bottom of the pan? These bits help bring tons of flavor to the dish. Add wine and stir to deglaze, scraping up all those flavorful bits!
6. Return pork chops to the pan.
7. Top with spaghetti sauce.
8. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Whether you serve these moist and juicy pork chops over pasta, or lighter, keto-friendly spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles, or with just a crisp salad, they're sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

Recipe Variations

You can make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of pork chops.

Sprinkle Italian seasoning on both sides of the pork chops before frying them if you want additional Italian flavors.

What to Serve with Italian Pork Chops

Serve these Italian Pork Chops in spaghetti sauce over spaghetti squash, for a nice low-carb, high-protein dinner.

Or course, they go just as deliciously with everyone's favorite pasta - spaghetti, angel hair, fettuccini, or any short pasta such as penne, rigatoni, or ziti are all great choices.

You'll want some bread to dip in the tomato sauce. Air Fryer Garlic Bread is quick and easy to make and so is Rosemary Skillet Bread.

For a salad or some veggies on the side, a simple green salad or roasted broccoli with parmesan are good ones.

And don't forget that glass of wine! 🙂

How to Store and Freeze Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce

To Store: Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Freeze: Place cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

How to Reheat Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce

Stovetop: Place the leftovers in a pan over medium-low heat. Cover the pan with a lid. Stir occasionally while heating.

Oven: Place the leftovers in a covered dish and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

Microwave: Place the leftovers in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. If needed, continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until heated through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to use boneless pork chops?

Not at all! You can use either bone-in or boneless. If using bone-in, cook them slightly longer. In fact, you'll probably find the bone-in ones comes out slightly more tender.

How thick of a pork chop should I purchase?

I like to get chops that are between ¾" to 1" thick. If you have less thick ones, adjust the cooking time downward.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Of course! I like to make mine the night before up to the simmering stage. I keep it in the refrigerator then return it to the skillet about 40 minutes before dinner and it marinates in the marinara.

What else can I serve with this recipe?

I've served this dish over pasta and rice or riced cauliflower, spaghetti squash, or zoodles, and they're all delicious. You can't miss with any of them!

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