Caesar Parmesan Pork Chops Pasta Skillet

By Blondie

Ingredients

• 1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
• 2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing, divided
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 1 cup tightly packed baby spinach leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

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. Add chops, cheese-sides down, to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.

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. Serve with chops.