SAUCE:

1/4 c. oil
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onion, chopped
3 gloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. sugar, if desired
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano

Heat oil in fry pan. Add tomatoes, onion, and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover; simmer for about 45 minutes on low heat. Set aside.

RICE:

1 c. rice (uncooked)
Water
Salt

Cook rice according to package directions until done. Rinse, drain, and set aside.

PORK CHOPS:

4 pork chops
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. Swiss cheese, grated

Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat oil in fry pan. Add chops; fry 5 minutes on each side or until brown. Grease well a 2 quart casserole. Put half the rice in casserole; pour half the tomato sauce over rice. Arrange 2 pork chops on top. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat layers; dot with butter. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 4.