INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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6 center-cut loin pork chops, cut 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick
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1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
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½ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
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½ bay leaf
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup dry red wine
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1 cup drained canned tomatoes pureed through a sieve or food mill
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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½ pound green peppers, seeded and cut in 2-by-1/4-inch strips (about 1-1/2 cups)
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½ pound fresh mushrooms, whole if small, quartered or sliced if larger