Spice up your Monday with tender pork loin in tomato sauce

Pork loin in tomato sauce is an excellent choice for a light yet filling dinner. Its preparation doesn't require complicated culinary techniques or hard-to-find ingredients—just a few basic spices, vegetables, and good-quality meat. Proper simmering makes the pork loin juicy and tender, while the aromatic tomato sauce gives it an exceptional taste. This kind of dinner is especially great for the beginning of the week when we want a quick and healthy meal.

To ensure that pork loin in tomato sauce is perfectly tender and full of flavor, it's important to focus on a few key aspects. First and foremost, proper seasoning and browning of the meat are essential to keep it juicy. Then, simmering in broth with the addition of tomato passata will give the dish a deep and intense flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1.3 lbs pork loin
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 7 oz onion
• 7 fl oz tomato passata or canned tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 large bay leaf
• 3 allspice berries
• 0.1 oz sweet paprika
• 3 fl oz oil for frying
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 0.2 oz wheat flour (optional)
• Basil leaves or dried basil for garnish

Preparation method:

1. Cut the pork loin into slices about 0.6 inches thick and gently pound them. Season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika. If you like, coat the meat in wheat flour—this will make the sauce thicker.
2. Heat oil in a pan and brown the pork loin slices until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes on each side. Then, transfer them to a plate.
3. Chop the onion finely and sauté it in the same pan. Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour the tomato passata and broth into the sautéed onion. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and add the bay leaf and allspice berries.
5. Place the previously fried pork loin slices into the sauce and simmer covered on low heat for about 50–60 minutes. Check the meat's tenderness and stir the sauce occasionally.
6. Sprinkle the finished pork loin with fresh basil or parsley. Serve with potatoes, pasta, grains, or rice.

Pork loin in tomato sauce is a dish that always turns out perfectly. Its delicate texture and intense flavor make it a great idea for a family dinner. Enjoy!

This pork loin in tomato sauce is not only a great idea for a Monday dinner. It's a versatile dish that is also perfect for family gatherings, holiday meetings, or weekend lunches. Its simplicity and versatility always make it a hit choice.