BEST Pork Chop Pasta Recipe (Creamy Garlic Sauce)

Name: BEST Pork Chop Pasta Recipe (Creamy Garlic Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounces spaghetti; 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (divided); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese*; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)