Caesar Pork Chops & Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup tightly baby spinach leaves packed
• 0.8 lb pork chops bone-in
• 0.3 cup classic caesar dressing divided kraft
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese shredded divided kraft
• 1 cup penne pasta uncooked

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
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.
3. Add chops, cheese sides down, to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (145F).
4. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
5. 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.
6. Serve with chops.