Cavatappi With Basil And Chicken Cream Sauce Food

CAVATAPI WITH CHICKEN RAGU, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add chicken; saute until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add pasta sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta; transfer to four shallow bowls. Top with chicken ragu, cheese and basil.

CHICKEN IN BASIL CREAM

Steps:

• Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
• Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
• Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!

PASTA WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente.Add basil leaves, 1/2 cup Parmesan, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn machine on, then drizzle in olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside. Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pesto and stir. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour pesto cream over the top. Toss to combine. Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly. Serve immediately.

CAVATAPPI WITH BASIL AND CHICKEN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• If putting this over pasta, start your water boiling first, and add pasta when water comes to a boil.
• Melt the butter.
• Add flour and cook to make light roux.
• Stir in milk, salt, pepper, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic powder, chicken, and basil over low-med heat.
• Cook until creamy and thick, or to the consistency you like. I find that I have to turn the heat down to low as the sauce begins to come together.

CHICKEN-PESTO CAVATAPPI WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook chicken and mushrooms in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Mix cream cheese spread, milk and pesto sauce until blended. Add to skillet; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
• Stir in pasta and tomatoes; top with Parmesan.

CREAMY BEEF CAVATAPPI

Steps:

• In a saute pan, add in ground beef, garlic, and onion. Saute until ground beef is browned and onions are tender.
• Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Stir well. Set heat to low (4).
• Mix wondra into a 1/3 cup water and stir into the sauce.
• Cook pasta as directed on box.
• Stir in basil and thyme.
• Pour in the heavy cream while stirring.
• Add in parmesan and mozzarella cheese stirring well.
• Top with salt and pepper. Stir.
• Mix in strained cavatappi pasta to the sauce. Top with more pepper and serve.

PESTO CAVATAPPI

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink in center. Stir in tomatoes and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
• Stir in pesto sauce and whipping cream; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Stir in pasta, tossing to coat.

CAVATAPPI WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta by following package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in onion and garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
• Add in tomato sauce; simmer, partially covered, 8 minutes or until thick.
• Combine flour and water, stirring with a whisk until smooth; add flour mixture to pan; cook 1 minute.
• Add in half-and-half, milk, vodka, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
• Stir in cheese; decrease heat to low; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently.
• Add in pasta; toss to coat; sprinkle with basil.