6 pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
4 cups cooked orzo
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

1. Remove excess fat from pork. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12' skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Place pork in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle onion over pork. Add pasta sauce. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until pork is very tender.
3. Place orzo on platter. Top with pork and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. 6 servings