Pizza Pork Chops

Makes 6 servings.

6 (1-inch thick) pork loin chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
4 cups cooked orzo
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Remove excess fat from pork. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.

Place pork in 3 1/2- to 4-quart crock pot. Sprinkle onion over pork. Add pasta sauce. Cover; cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.

Place orzo on platter. Top with pork and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.