Hello errryybady….So I decided to switch things around a
little. Instead of giving a run down on how this or that is done, we can
learn/share ideas/hints/tips as each recipe is posted. Remember we all have
different preferences so no dish will ever be perfect for everyone therefore
there is no right or wrong here.
Pasta dishes cook
quickly and offer endless flavour possibilities. Nothing like this quick and
easy but fulfilling meal on a chilly week night when all you want to do is
‘hibernate’ at home. A special shout out to Marcus’ wife…I loved trying out
your take on the chicken korma…very nice! Mbalz must also come here and tell us
how the Lasagne she was attempting to make sometime last week came out
Ingredients:
- Penne/ Spiral/Corkscrew Pasta
- Chicken breasts – thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 cups, fresh basil leaves
- 2 table spoons toasted pine nuts/almonds
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil (or whichever one you have at home really)
- 1 medium onion - sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
Method:
Preheat grill. Boil pasta until al dente (tender but
still slightly firm to the bite), drain and set aside. Mince garlic in a food
processor, add basil and the next four ingredients then slowly pour in the oil
and process until smooth. Grill chicken for 10mins then place onion and cherry
tomatoes separately on the rack and grill for an additional 3-5 mins. Add
pesto, tomatoes, chicken and onion to pasta. Toss well. Sprinkle with ¼ cup of
cheese (preferably parmesan for a zing). EnjoyJ
*Pesto – you can make this either by using a food
processor or a pestle and mortar (either way works just fine) or you can buy it
at your local supermarket. Should you decide to make your own, you can make it
in large batches and store some for use later. You can store it for up to 2
weeks in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer compartment.
*You can substitute the
grill for a large flat base pan/skillet and cook the chicken/onion/tomato
combo
on the stove.
ImageCredit – Oxmoor House
Until next time
L (maybe Nana must
get me a username…eerrmm not Mankomo please)….troll away
