Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 small bell peppers (one red, one yellow, and one orange)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 4 oz. angel-hair pasta
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine lemon zest and thyme; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add peppers, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper, and cook about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pork, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until browned.
  • Add peppers and toss, cooking 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, cook angel-hair pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain, reserving some of the pasta water.
  • Toss pasta with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and reserved cooking water, if pasta seems dry.