Caesar Pork Chops and Pasta

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

30 MIN

Servings

2 Servings


Ingredients

1 cup

penne pasta, uncooked

2 

bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb.), 1/2 inch thick

1/4 cup

KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing, divided

1/2 cup

Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

1 cup

tightly packed baby spinach leaves

2  cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 cup

halved cherry tomatoes


Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until very hot. Top chops evenly with 2 Tbsp. dressing and 1/4 cup cheese; press cheese into dressing to secure. Add chops, cheese sides down, to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (145ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.

Step 3

Drain pasta; add to skillet with spinach and garlic. Cook and stir 1 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Stir in remaining dressing, cheese and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through. Serve with chops.