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PORK AND SPINACH OVER PASTA

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 pork chops, cubed
  • 1 package fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

    1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2. In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic and water. 3. In separate skillet saute pork chops in olive oil and cook until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. Add pork to spinach saute to mix 5. Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the pork and spinach mixture on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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