Bowtie Pasta W Vodka Blush Sauce Chicken Recipes

BOW TIE PASTA AND VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in at least 2 quarts of salted water according to package instructions. Drain.
• Melt one tablespoon of butter with the olive oil in a sauce pan, and then saute the onion until transparent.
• Mix the tomato sauce and vodka, together and add to the pan that has been removed from the heat. Return the pan to the heat, stir and then add the garlic and basil.
• When the sauce starts to bubble, turn the heat to low, add the second tablespoon of butter and continue to cook over low heat until the sauce thickens.
• Add the pasta to the pan and toss to coat.
• If desired, grated Parmesan cheese can be added after the pasta has been plated.

BOWTIE PASTA WITH VODKA BLUSH SAUCE AND CHICKEN RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Simmer sauce on LOW in small saucepan, stirring occasionally. 2. Heat olive oil in large pan on MEDIUM-HIGH, until oil faintly smokes, add chicken. Turn over when chicken changes color one-quarter of the way up and seared side has turned paper-bag brown, 3 - 4 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to MEDIUM, cook chicken 10-12 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. 4. Add basting oil and butter to pan, swirl. Baste chicken with spoon, 1-3 minutes. Transfer to clean platter. 5. Toss pasta with warm sauce. Divide evenly on 4 plates, top with chicken. Sprinkly each serving with 1 tsp cheese.

CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and seasoned chicken breasts. Saute for 8 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees when temped with a digital food thermometer. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan (no need to clean it, the chicken bits and juices will add flavor). Add onion and garlic, then saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
• Stir the vodka into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, sugar (if using), salt and pepper.
• Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• While the sauce simmers, cook penne noodles in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente.
• Turn down the heat on the tomtato sauce and slowly stir or whisk the heavy cream in, saute for 2 minutes then remove the pan from the heat.
• Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce.
• Slice the chicken breasts and serve them over the pasta with more grated Parmesan, fresh chopped parsley and basil.

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Boil 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pull meat into shreds.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, red pepper, garlic, broccoli, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chicken and pasta until evenly coated. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

BOWTIE PASTA W/ VODKA BLUSH SAUCE & CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Simmer sauce on LOW in small saucepan, stirring occas. 2. Heat olive oil in large pan on MED-High, until oil faintly smokes; add chicken. Turn over when chick changes color 1/4 way up and seared side has turned paper-bag brown, 3-4 min. Reduce heat to MED.; cook chick 10-12 min. until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. 3. Add basting oil and butter to pan; swirl. Baste chick with spoon, 1-3 min. Transfer to clean platter 4. Toss pasta with warm sauce. Divide evenly on 4 plates, top with chick. Sprinkle ech serv. with 1 tsp. cheese.

BLUSHING PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add herbs and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup cream, wine and tomato paste; cook and stir until blended., Mix flour and remaining cream until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Stir into pasta. Serve with remaining cheese.