Showing posts with label Pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pasta. Show all posts

Chicken Puttanesca

By Amy , In , 9:20 PM

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Well my husband says it is official...to date this is his most favorite dish I have ever made. Loved the flavor, the spices and the way the chicken worked well in this pasta dish and I agree. It was fabulous and not difficult, you can actually make this as a mid-week dinner without spending more than 30 minutes preparing!

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked refrigerated fresh fettuccine
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (I used Ragu Light)
1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives
2 teaspoons capers
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil or basil sprigs (optional)

Preparation:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add chicken to pan. Cook chicken 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta sauce, olives, capers, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Arrange 1 cup pasta on each of 4 plates; top with 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish with basil, if desired.

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Penne Rigate with Chunky Sauce

By Amy , In , 3:32 PM

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Through trial and error I came up with this sauce that I truely love. I love a textured, chunky pasta sauce and this is it! Not only can this sauce be used in this dish but it can be used on noodles or pasta. You've got to try it!


Ingredients:


1 box of Penne Rigate Pasta
1lb ground pork
1 chopped red onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
dash of salt
dash of pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 jar of sliced green olives
1 12oz can of tomato paste
1 jar of pasta sauce of your choice (I used mamas chunky by Ragu)
1/4 cup of water
2 cups of fresh mozarella or pre shredded cheese

Preperation:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.


2. Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside.


3. Brown pork, onion and garlic. Then add salt, pepper, itlian seasoning and olives, allow this to cook together with pork for 5-6 minutes. Add remaining ingredients through water.


4. Allow the sauce to cook through until it bubbles and is heated through.


5. Add Penne to sauce in large skillet or deep casserole dish, tossing the pasta with sauce until completely mixed.


6. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese has throughly melted.


Serve alone or with a tossed green salad,garlic bread, and a red wine and enjoy!

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