Italian Pork Chops And Manicotti Recipe

Name: Italian Pork Chops And Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 center cut pork chops; 2 cans tomato paste; 1 bulb garlic, peeled and separated; 2 tsp. parsley; 2 tsp. basil; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1 box jumbo manicotti shells; 1 large container small curd cottage cheese; 1 egg; 3 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 pkg. shredded Mozzarella (optional)

Servings: persons

4 center cut pork chops
2 cans tomato paste
1 bulb garlic, peeled and separated
2 tsp. parsley
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 box jumbo manicotti shells
1 large container small curd cottage cheese
1 egg
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. shredded Mozzarella (optional)

1
Brown pork chops in oil.
2
Mix together in a medium bowl 2 cans tomato paste and 4 cans of water.
3
Add 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the separated and peeled garlic cloves.
4
Place the browned pork chops in a Dutch oven and pour the tomato sauce over the pork chops. Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and cover.
6
Simmer for 1 hour.
7
In a medium bowl, mix together cottage cheese, egg, softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
8
Refrigerate until pork chops are finished simmering.
9
Cook manicotti shells according to directions on the box.
10
Rinse in cold water and drain.
11
Pour onto waxed paper.
12
In a 9 x 13 casserole dish, spoon a small amount of tomato sauce (enough to cover the bottom).
13
Fill the manicotti shells with the cottage cheese mixture and place in the casserole dish. Pour almost all of the remaining sauce over the manicotti (save some for the pork chops).
14
Cover with foil.
15
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
16
Serve along with pork chops.

666

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 center cut pork chops, 2 cans tomato paste, 1 bulb garlic, peeled and separated, 2 tsp. parsley, and more.

Yes, Italian Pork Chops And Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Pork Chops And Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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