Sunday, November 22, 2009

Chicken Marsala and Pasta Crudo

This was a very tasty dish. Lance requested me make an italian meal and have pasta crudo in it. So I tried 2 things I have never made before, Chicken Marsala and Pasta Crudo. The Marsala turned out just as I had hoped. Very flavorful and just as I had tasted in restaurants before. The pasta crudo was a new one for me as well. I found the recipe online. Pasta crudo is pasta with fresh basil, tomatoes garlic and shredded cheeses. I had no idea Lance liked this pasta dish so much! Learn something new everyday I guess. He used to love this little Italian restaurant back home in Niceville called "The Old Post Office" where his best friend worked. This became one of his favorite pasta dishes Troy would make.
He says my Crudo came out exactly like Old Post Office. I hope he was pleased and not just being a sweet husband with a sweet comment about my cooking! :) No, I really enjoyed cooking this and it was quite delectable I must agree! ENJOY!

Ingredients for Chicken Marsala

1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/4 cup cooking sherry

Directions
1.In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
2.In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown.

Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms.

Pour in wine and sherry. Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.



Pasta Crudo Recipe

Pasta Crudo Recipe (2 servings):
Boil water
Add 1 c. pasta, cook until al dente.



Meanwhile, chop:
2 tomatoes
3 sprigs of basil
2 cloves garlic
And combine with:
A drizzle of olive oil
A pinch of salt
When the pasta is done cooking, drain and toss with tomatoes.



Stir in:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 T shredded parmesan cheese




Optional:
Top with toasted pine nuts.
Tastes great hot, cold, or at room temperature

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