Pasta With Chicken In A Light White Wine And Fresh Herb Sauce Recipes

PASTA WITH CHICKEN IN A LIGHT WHITE WINE AND FRESH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet and add the chicken, red onion and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Start to cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet (if using fresh pasta, wait a while as it takes less time to cook).
• Pour the white wine into the skillet with the chicken, bring to the boil and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half. Do not reduce it for too long or there will not be enough sauce.
• Stir in the mascarpone cheese and fresh herbs. Crumble in the half stock cube.
• Heat the sauce through gently for a few minutes but do not boil.
• Drain the pasta and spoon the sauce over it in the pan. Toss to coat the pasta.
• Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND PASTA IN WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine chicken in large skillet with water, olive oil, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and spices.
• Cook until onion is tender.
• Add tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes while preparing pasta, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta al dente,place into serving dish and toss with olive oil.
• Pour chicken mixture over pasta.
• Serve with fresh salad and garlic toast.
• I am very generous with my spices when i make this dish and usually add more than the recipe calls for, but it is quite delicious as written.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
• Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.