Basilchickenoverangelhairpasta Recipes

BASIL CHICKEN OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair pasta until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft.
• Toss sauce with hot cooked angel hair pasta to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

BASIL CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Add the chopped chicken and garlic, saute until lightly brown and juices run clear. Stir in the ground black pepper, dried basil, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Toss drained pasta with basil sauce and serve immediately.

CHICKEN, BASIL & TOMATO SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• 1. For the chicken, marinade in Italian dressing over night. Then bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool, then cube.
• 2. Cook Angel hair pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until it is al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic. Work in the tomatoes, basil, salt and hot pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium, and cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes, add in chicken, stir frequently, cook until the mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft.
• 4. Toss the sauce in with the angel hair pasta to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

QUICK ANGEL HAIR WITH BASIL CREAM FOR ONE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Once done, set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Keep warm.
• While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Pour in the heavy cream, and stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 2 minutes. Dilute with the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick for your taste. Pour the sauce over the angel hair pasta to serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH BASIL-TOMATO SAUCE (AND CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Sauté garlic and shallot in oil over medium heat until garlic golden and shallot wilted.
• Add tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and basil.
• Chop cooked chicken into bite size pieces.
• Add pasta, water, and chicken to sauce, stir gently in to coat.
• Move to serving platter, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and serve.