Caesar Chops & Pasta

                                                                                                

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1 cup penne pasta, uncooked

2   bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb.), 1/2 inch thick

1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing, divided

1/2 cup  KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

1 cup tightly packed baby spinach leaves

2 cloves  garlic, minced

1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until very hot. Top chops evenly with 2 Tbsp. dressing and 1/4 cup cheese; press cheese into dressing to secure. Add chops, cheese-sides down, to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
DRAIN pasta; add to skillet with spinach and garlic. Cook and stir 1 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Stir in remaining dressing, cheese and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through. Serve with chops.