Bowtie Pasta With Vodka Blush Sauce And Chicken Recipe 55

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.

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.

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.