Categories: Meals

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 8 pork scallopini or thin cutlets
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. capers, drained
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley and chives
• 1 pint grape tomatoes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, then halve each piece crosswise; remove the seeds. Transfer to a large glass bowl and add 1/4 cup water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until just tender, 12-15 minutes. Uncover and let cool slightly.

2. Meanwhile, season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil. Working in two batches, add the pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.

3. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the capers and cook until sizzling, 1 minute. Add the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the broth; boil until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.

4. Drain the squash and scrape the flesh into strands with a fork; discard the skin. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir the herbs into the pan sauce and transfer to a liquid measuring cup. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly blistered, 2-3 minutes. Serve the pork with the squash and tomatoes; drizzle the squash and pork with the pan sauce.

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