Italian-style Pork Chops with Spaghetti Squash

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 spaghetti squash
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp each dried rosemary, crumbled and fennel seeds, crushed
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * 4 pork chops
 * 1 onion, sliced
 * 3 zucchini, cut into slices
 * 28 oz can chopped tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350 degrees.
 * 2) Pierce squash in several places.
 * 3) Place on baking sheet.
 * 4) Bake 45 min. or until tender.
 * 5) Cover to keep warm.
 * 6) Combine garlic, ½ tsp salt, rosemary and ⅛ tsp pepper in a cup.
 * 7) Rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the pork chops.
 * 8) Coat skillet with cooking spray.
 * 9) Heat.
 * 10) Add chops, brown on each side.
 * 11) Remove to plate, cover to keep warm.
 * 12) Add onion and zucchini to skillet, saute 5 min.
 * 13) Add tomatoes, fennel seeds, and remaining salt and pepper.
 * 14) Bring to a boil.
 * 15) Add pork chops with any liquid to skillet.
 * 16) Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 min.
 * 17) Cut spaghetti squash in half.
 * 18) Remove and discard seeds.
 * 19) Scrape out strands of spaghetti squash with a fork into a bowl.
 * 20) Serve with pork chops and zucchini tomato sauce.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group