Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar Recipe

Name: Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1/2 pound whole wheat shells or penne pasta; 4 golden apples, cored and chopped; 1 cup cloudy apple cider; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; A handful golden raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 large center cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick; Black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 pound extra-sharp white cheddar; A few grates nutmeg, to taste; Dash hot sauce; 2 cups broccoli tops, cut into small florets; 2 tablespoons spicy brown or grainy Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup maple syrup

Servings: persons

Salt
1/2 pound whole wheat shells or penne pasta
4 golden apples, cored and chopped
1 cup cloudy apple cider
3 tablespoons brown sugar
A handful golden raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large center cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
Black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 pound extra-sharp white cheddar
A few grates nutmeg, to taste
Dash hot sauce
2 cups broccoli tops, cut into small florets
2 tablespoons spicy brown or grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup

1
Heat a large pot of water for pasta.
2
Season water with salt and cook pasta to al dente.
3
Add apples to a medium pot and stir in cider, sugar, raisins, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
4
Place pot over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
5
Season chops with salt and pepper.
6
Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add chops and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
8
While chops cook, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a sauce pot over medium heat.
9
Whisk in flour and cook a minute then whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper.
10
Grate cheese and stir into sauce and season with nutmeg, to taste, and a dash of hot sauce.
11
Reduce heat to low.
12
Add broccoli to pasta last 2 minutes of cook time.
13
Drain and return to pasta pot.
14
Add cheese sauce and stir to coat.
15
Add mustard and syrup to chops and glaze, 1 minute.
16
Serve pork with apple sauce, macaroni and cheddar with broccoli along side.

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1/2 pound whole wheat shells or penne pasta, 4 golden apples, cored and chopped, 1 cup cloudy apple cider, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar

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