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    August 15, 2020 pasta

    Spaghetti with Pork Chops

    “This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.” #AllNaturalSmithfieldFlavor

    Puerto Rican spaghetti with pork chops is a must make for pasta night.

    Bite sized chunks of pork chops in sofrito sauce cover pasta for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

    spaghetti with pork chops on a black matte plate with a blue background

    My mom would often times make this pork chop pasta dish.

    I have to say, I'm shocked that I have yet to meet someone else who makes spaghetti with pork chops!

    Pork and ingredients like bell pepper and onions on a wooden cutting board.

    Today, I'm using Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork® for this spaghetti con chuletas recipe. Here's why:

    • Smithfield's All Natural Fresh Pork always leaves me with juicy and tender pork recipes. I know my pork will result in a fresh, clean, farm to table taste. How? By not having added preservatives, hormones, or steroids.
    • Buying local is always best. I know that with purchasing pork from Smithfield, I am paying for quality pork raised in the United States.
    • Boneless pork chops are incredibly versatile. You can fry the whole pork chop, grill it, bake it, chop it to add to your rice, or do like I did and add it to your spaghetti. Seriously, dinner in under 30 minutes!
    pork in it's packaging

    Spaghetti and Pork Chop Ingredients

    raw sofrito in a white bowl

    The list of ingredients for this Puerto Rican spaghetti with pork chops seems long, just remember it comes together easily. The sauce is made of what we call sofrito. A blend of garlic, onions, peppers, and cilantro.

    • Smithfield All Natural Fresh Boneless Pork Chops
    • salt
    • pepper
    • oregano
    • garlic powder
    • oil
    • onions
    • bell peppers
    • garlic
    • tomato paste
    • crushed tomatoes
    • cilantro
    • oregano
    • cooked pasta

    Instructions

    Time needed: 30 minutes.

    How To Make Puerto Rican Spaghetti with Pork Chops

    1. Cut your pork.

      Chop your pork into small bite sized chunks, about an inch thick.

    2. Season your pork chops.

      Basic seasonings such as salt, black pepper, and oregano goes a long way!

    3. Brown the pork chops.

      In this step, we are just browning our pork chops, not frying to cook through.

    4. Remove pork.

      Once the outside of the pork has slightly browned (not too crispy), remove the pork and allow it to rest to make the sofrito sauce for the spaghetti.

    5. Saute the vegetables.

      You may have to add a little bit more oil at this point. Add your vegetables, except for the garlic, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the peppers and onions have slightly softened.

    6. Add garlic and cilantro.

      Cook just thirty seconds.

    7. Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes.

      I love saucy spaghetti, if you like your spaghetti with pork chops more on the dry side, omit the crushed tomatoes and add in a little chicken broth to thin out the crushed tomatoes.

    8. Return the pork chops.

      Add the pork chops into the spaghetti sauce, stir and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the sofrito sauce to cook for about 10 minutes so the pork finishes cooking through.

    9. Fold in the pasta.

      Add your cooked pasta, little by little, and mix to coat. Serve right away.

    FAQ

    Where can I find this?

    Your local Walmart should have Smithfield pork products, such as:
    -Smithfield® All Natural Fresh Pork Back Ribs
    or
    -Smithfield® All Natural Fresh Pork Tenderloin
    or
    -Smithfield® All Natural Fresh Pork Boneless Shoulder Butt Roast

    You can order online for store pickup for ease and to continue social distancing for groceries.

    How do I know if it's cooked through?

    Pork chops tend to cook quickly, especially pork without bones.
    Here are some tried and true cook times:
    Cook times for chops, loins and roasts: Medium Rare -145-150’F Medium – 150-155’F Medium Well – 155-160’F Well – 160’F.

    Remember, the sweet spot is 145 degrees, and allowing your pork to rest for three minutes ensures it stays super juicy, and not tough.

    Where can I learn more?

    Want to learn more about cooking the perfect pork? Be sure to check out Meat Your Match for more information.

    More pork recipes to try!

    Here are more Puerto Rican recipes that use pork!

    • fried pork chops in a colorful blue and yellow bowl
      Fried Pork Chops
    • roasted pork shoulder on a pan
      Pernil
    • pork kabobs on a wooden platter with lime wedges
      Pork Pinchos
    pasta with pork chops on a black plate

    Puerto Rican Spaghetti with Pork Chops

    Tasty pork chops cut into bite sized chunks and made with a Latin sofrito spaghetti sauce.
    4.56 from 9 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Puerto Rican
    Keyword: chuletas, pasta, pasta sauce, pork chops, sofrito, spaghetti
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: Neyssa
    Cost: 12

    Equipment

    • stove

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds Smithfield All Natural Fresh Boneless Pork Chops chopped into bite sizes
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2-4 tablespoons oil
    • 1 yellow onion julienned
    • 1 red bell pepper julienned
    • 1 green bell pepper julienned
    • 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
    • 3 cloves garlic chopped
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
    • 2 sprigs oregano fresh
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
    • ¼ cup chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
    • 1 pound cooked pasta

    Instructions

    • Season pork with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
    • Warm oil over medium high heat and add seasoned pork.
    • Brown pork on all sides, a total of 4-6 minutes.
    • Remove pork, add more oil if needed, add in onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes, or until softened.
    • Add in garlic, cilantro, and oregano. Cook for 30 seconds.
    • Add in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and vinegar. Stir and bring to a slow simmer.
    • Return pork, mix and cover.
    • Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes to allow pork to cook through and for flavors to infuse.
    • Remove cover, stir and taste for seasonings. Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
    • Fold in cooked pasta.
    • Serve.

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