Gay Lea Recipes - Pomodoro Sauce with Chicken and Linguine (Pasta Perfection)

Pomodoro Sauce with Chicken and Linguine

(Pasta Perfection)

Preparation time: 12 Minutes

Fresh tomato "pomodoro" sauces are an Italian classic! Here it is combined with creamy Canadian cheese and chicken for the ultimate delicious meal.

Pomodoro Sauce with Chicken and Linguine

Ingredients:

12 oz enriched linguine pasta 375 g

2 tbsp butter, divided 30 mL

1/4 cup grated Canadian Parmesan cheese 50 mL

12 oz boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 375 g

1 tsp dried basil or oregano 5 mL

3 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper

6 cups chopped ripe tomatoes 1.5 L

3/4 cup shredded Canadian Mozzarella cheese 175 mL

Instructions:

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook linguine for 10 minutes or according to the package directions, until tender; drain well. Return to pot and toss with 1 tbsp (15mL) butter and Canadian Parmesan cheese.

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; melt remaining butter. Stir in chicken, basil, garlic, 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt and pepper to taste; cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink inside. Reduce heat to medium; add tomatoes and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste.

Divide pasta among shallow serving bowls and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle with Canadian Mozzarella cheese.

Tip: Plum tomatoes are meaty and less juicy than the round variety and are a good choice. If the tomatoes are acidic, stir in sugar to taste.

Credit: Dairy Farmers of Canada (www.dairygoodness.ca)