Parmesan Pork Sandwiches

Name: Parmesan Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 4 ounces boneless pork loin chops (1/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each); 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 sandwich rolls, split

These saucy sandwiches are a nice change of pace from the traditional chicken variety. Plus, they're quick to fix.—Mary Kirkland, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 ounces boneless pork loin chops (1/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 sandwich rolls, split

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute garlic in 2 tablespoons oil. Add the tomato puree. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip pork chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops on both sides in remaining oil.
Spread half of the tomato mixture in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with pork chops; drizzle with remaining tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°:. Serve on rolls.