• Nat'l Asparagus Month - 4

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Thu May 16 18:55:40 2024
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    Title: Penne w/Chicken, Peas & Asparagus
    Categories: Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables, Cheese
    Yield: 4 Servings

    2 1/2 c Uncooked penne pasta
    1/2 c Chicken broth
    1 c Shelled peas; divided
    1 tb Olive oil
    1 cl Garlic; minced, more to
    - taste
    1 1/2 c Diagonal sliced asparagus;
    - in 1/2" sections
    3/4 lb Skinned, boned chicken
    - thighs (about 3-4) in 1/2"
    - pieces
    1/2 ts (ea) Salt & pepper
    1/4 c Grated Romano or Parmesan

    Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain in
    a colander; set aside.

    Place the broth and 1/2 cup peas in a blender; process
    until smooth. Set aside.

    Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute
    30 seconds. Add asparagus and chicken; saute 4 minutes or
    until chicken is done. Add pea puree, remaining peas,
    and salt; stir well. Stir in pasta; bring to a boil.
    Cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring
    constantly.

    Remove from heat. Add cheese and pepper; toss well.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1-1/2 cups).

    Recipe By: Cooking Light, June 1995 (Adapted)

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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