Pork scallopini with spaghetti squash topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 spaghetti squash (about 1.4 kg)
- 8 pork scalopini or thin natural pork cutlets (approximately 600 g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 2.5 tbsp (75 g) butter
- 1 tbsp capers, without marinade
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley and/or green onions
- 500 ml. cherry tomatoes
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 120°C. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half crosswise; remove the seeds. Transfer to a large glass bowl and add 1/4 cup water.
Cover with a thin layer of plastic wrap and microwave for 12-15 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender. Remove the wrap and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, season the meat with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil. Fry the patties until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
- In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the capers and cook for one minute. Pour in the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken broth and reduce the liquid by half over high heat for another 2-3 minutes. Let it simmer over low heat.
- Drain and scrape out the squash flesh with a fork; discard the skin. Season the resulting "spaghetti" with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a couple of pinches of pepper. Add the herbs to the sauce, mix thoroughly, and pour into a measuring cup. Return the pan to medium heat and add the cherry tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Serve the pork cutlets with the spaghetti squash and tomatoes; drizzle the prepared sauce over the portions before serving.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 500, Total Fat 32g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 22g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g. |