Thursday, June 4, 2009

Pasta Primavera

Here is a good Pasta Primavera recipe that I enjoy making.

1 package linguine
2 chicken breasts, or 5-6 chicken tenders, cut in strips
2 large garlic cloves, pressed or chopped
3-4 Tbsp olive oil

various sliced vegetables, such as:
1 small onion
1 medium carrot
1 red or yellow pepper
1 medium zucchini
4 oz mushrooms

1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 thyme
salt and pepper to taste
2-4 Tbsp butter
2-4 Tbsp sour cream
1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Cook linguine and drain. (A good time to start the linguine so that the noodles don't get cold is after adding the veggies to the chicken and letting it cook while the veggies cook.)

Cook chicken in oil and garlic. Add veggies and spices. You may want to save some of the softer vegetables, like the mushrooms, for the last few minutes of cooking so that they don't get mushy. When the vegetables are cooked, add the butter and sour cream and melt them. Then add the parmesan cheese and melt it. Toss in the noodles and enjoy!

Other vegetables that you could use are broccolli, peas (frozen or snap), and squash.

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