Capellini Alla Campagnola Rustic Angel Hair Pasta Chicken Recipes

CAPELLINI ALLA CAMPAGNOLA- RUSTIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA & CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-1/2-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add chicken breasts, cooking over medium heat until golden on both sides and cooked through.
• Drain chicken and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat boiling salted water in a pasta pot and cook angel hair pasta al dente; drain.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in another deep skillet and add mushrooms, garlic and red pepper.
• Cook mushrooms until tender then add wine and cook for 3-5 minutes or until alcohol burns off.
• Pour in tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, oregano, fennel, capers, salt and pepper.
• Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, adding tomato juice or broth if necessary (if mixture dries too much).
• Stir in chopped parsley, then add drained angel hair pasta and toss.
• Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken breast and topped with shavings of asiago or parmesan cheese.

BAKED ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook ground beef, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and garlic until beef no longer pink.
• Drain well.
• In a Dutch oven, combine meat mixture, tomatoes and all seasonings.
• Bring mixture to boil (if too thick add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water), stirring occasionally; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Remove and discard bay leaves.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly spray a 13x9 baking dish with veggie spray.
• Spoon 1/3 of the sauce mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Top with 1/2 of the pasta, then 1/3 of the cheeses.
• Repeat layers, ending with the sauce and reserving remaining 1/3 of cheese.
• Bake uncovered, 45 minutes.
• Top with remaining cheeses and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes efore cutting into squares to serve.

ANGEL CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In large saucepan melt butter.
• Add dressing mix, wine and soup.
• Mix in cream cheese and stir until smooth.
• Place chicken in baking dish and cover with sauce.
• Bake for 60 minutes.
• Ten minutes before chicken is done cook pasta.
• Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

MAMA'S ANGEL HAIR PIE (SPAGHETTI PIE) FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• In a small bowl combine the pasta, egg and parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7 inch pie plate or shallow 2 cup round baking dish coated with non stick spray. Set aside.
• Crumble sausage into a small skillet, add onion. Cook until no longer pink, drain. Stir in tomato sauce, sour cream and italian seasoning. Spoon into crust.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with mozzarella, bake until cheese melts and serve immediately.

CAPELLINI AL GAMBERETTI (ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium high heat and add the olive oil, shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp just turns opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, tomatoes, and artichokes and keep cooking until the mushrooms are softened, about 3 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss with pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.

ROSE'S ANGEL HAIR CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a frying pan, heat the olive oil, add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Add the julienned carrots, broccoli and handful of snow peas. Cook just until the chicken is done but vegetables are tender and still somewhat crisp.
• Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream and salad dressing, stir until well incorporated. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine well. Add the cooked vegetable/chicken mixture and continue tossing.
• Serve immediately, this is best served warm. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. This recipe can be easily adjusted according to ones tastes.