Oven Barbecued Pork Chops With Three Cheese Pasta Shells Makes a Great Meal
Try this menu for your family dinner or even to entertain friends. It is tasty, easy and economical. Start building your meal around this entree of Oven Barbecued Pork Chops which are quick to get together and into the oven. During the approximate hour they are baking you will have time to prepare the rest of your meal, set the table, assist with homework, throw in a load of laundry or whatever your busy schedule may demand. This is a good meal to try our Three Cheese Pasta Shells as they can be put into the oven to bake along side the pork chops. Add some steamed broccoli spears or a green salad. Then you have an easy, delicious, comfort food meal that is healthy, too. Note: This is a great meal for diabetics, too.
OVEN BARBECUED PORK CHOPS
6 trimmed loin pork chops, not thin sliced
3/4 cup catsup
1/3 cup hot water
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp Splenda
3 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chops in an oblong baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over chops. Bake, uncovered, for about an hour-until chops are tenderq and cooked through.
NOTE: This recipe contains a minimal amount of sugar which is counteracted by the protein in the meat. However, keep this in mind when planning your meal.
THREE CHEESE PASTA SHELLS
1 lb pkg pasta shells
1 egg
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 lb process American cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Cook shells according to the package directions. While shells cook, in a blender, combine egg, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Cover blender jar and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; add cheeses. Drain pasta; stir into cheese mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and edges begin to brown.
Serves 8 to 10
Enjoy!
About the Author:
For more of Linda's recipes go to http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com