The pan-fried pork loin slices with zucchini and tomatoes are that quick, last-minute dinner that smells like home and simplicity, ready in a few minutes with ingredients we almost always have on hand.
All you need is a frying pan, some fresh vegetables and thin slices to create a light but tasty main course, with a natural little sauce that immediately invites you to mop it up with bread.
It’s the perfect recipe when you’re short on time but don’t want to give up something good: it comes together in no time, everyone likes it and you can even make it ahead and reheat it without problems.
👉 You can also make it with veal or beef slices following the same steps for an equally simple and tasty variation.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer and Fall
- Energy 215.03 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 4.62 (g) of which sugars 1.82 (g)
- Proteins 24.33 (g)
- Fat 9.04 (g) of which saturated 1.97 (g)of which unsaturated 2.16 (g)
- Fibers 1.36 (g)
- Sodium 700.55 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Simple, wholesome ingredients to make tender and flavorful pork loin slices in just a few minutes.
- 6 slices pork loin
- 2 zucchini
- 2 tomatoes (red)
- 1/4 onion
- chili pepper
- salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
🍳 Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to make this recipe quickly and easily.
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Frying pan
👩🍳 Preparation
Follow these steps to get tender pork loin slices with a light, irresistible sauce.
🔪 1. Prepare the vegetables
Cut the zucchini into chunks and the tomatoes into pieces not too small, so they remain firmer during cooking.
🍳 2. Cook the vegetables
Put the zucchini, tomatoes, onion and a drizzle of oil in the pan. Add a piece of chili pepper, season with salt and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
😋 3. Add the meat
Add the pork loin slices to the vegetables, adjust the salt and deglaze with the white wine.
⏱️ 4. Bring to doneness
Let it cook for another 10 minutes or so, until the meat is tender and a light, tasty sauce has formed.
💡 Tips
These pork loin slices with zucchini and tomatoes are a very versatile recipe: you can make them without chili for a milder version, or replace the white wine with water or vegetable broth, especially if serving them to children.
If you want to vary it, you can also use veal or beef slices, still getting a tender and flavorful main course. Also, it’s a perfect dish to prepare ahead of time because it stores well and stays tender even after reheating.
Serve with bread to soak up the sauce: it will become a complete, simple but truly irresistible dish.
❓ FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Can I substitute the pork loin slices?
Yes, you can use veal or beef slices as well, following the same procedure and slightly adjusting the cooking times.
Can I make them without wine?
Of course, you can replace the white wine with a bit of water or vegetable broth and still get an excellent result.
Can they be prepared in advance?
Yes, this recipe is perfect to prepare in advance and reheat when ready to serve.
