So when we're in a hurry or have no new dinner ideas up our sleeve it seems we always turn to the old stand by PASTA. Well, that might be true but Pasta doesn't have seem so dry and boring anymore. Here is a tasty, colorful and flavorful, new twist on your old "stand by dish".
Spaghetti with Lemon Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella and Mixed Greens
Ingredients:
` Pasta (or Linguine)
` Olive Oil
` Salt-Pepper
` Lemon Chicken (see recipe on our blog "dinner" Lemon Chicken)
` Fresh Mozzarella
` Mixed Greens (lettuce)
` Starchy Pasta Water (from the cooked pasta)
How to prepare:
1. over high heat bring 4-5 cups of water (salted) to a boil
2. salting your water will bring out the flavor in your pasta
3. once water is boiling place desired pasta in the water and cook for approx 8 minutes (al dente pasta)
4. once pasta is cooked to your desired tenderness; drain the pasta with a strainer but keep some of the water in the pot (you'll need this later in the recipe)
5. place pasta in a serving bowl
6. spoon 1.5 tablespoons of the starchy pasta water over your pasta
7. drizzle olive oil over pasta and season with salt and pepper (then Toss)
8. slice mozzarella and chicken and place over pasta along with your mixed greens
toss all ingredients together and serve
Note: the mozzarella will melt and your greens will wilt; all of the flavors will infuse together making the most delicious pasta dish you've had in awhile (serve with a glass of red vino and enjoy)!!
this menu item is great as a single serve or for a family meal.
Substitute lemon chicken for your favorite grilled chicken recipe (anything goes)!
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