Three generations of my family have cherished this recipe. My mother concocted it years ago using a few ingredients she had on hand. When the casserole starts cooking in the oven, it brings back so many memories of home.
—THERESA KREYCHE TUSTIN, CA
PREP: 10 MIN. • BAKE: 45 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
6 cups sliced red potatoes
3 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1. Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain.
2. Place potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper. Top with pork chops and marinara sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the pork reads 145° and the potatoes are tender.
3. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
PER SERVING 412 cal., 11 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 84 mg chol., 506 mg sodium, 38 g carb., 4 g fiber, 39 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 1/2 starch.