Chicken Pasta - Italian Recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoon(s) olive oil

12 ounce(s) linguine or fettuccine

1 pound(s) ground chicken breast

Salt and pepper

2 medium carrots, chopped

2 medium stalks celery, chopped

1 large (10- to 12-ounce) onion, chopped

1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press

1 can(s) (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat (2%) milk

1/3 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup(s) loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped

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Instructions:

1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium 1 minute. Add ground chicken to skillet; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook chicken 8 to 9 minutes, or until it is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Transfer chicken along with any juices in skillet to medium bowl.
3. To same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil with carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked chicken and milk; heat through.
4. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and return to saucepot; stir in sauce from skillet, Parmesan, parsley, and reserved cooking water, and toss to coat.

Moroccan Casablanca Couscous

Ingredients :

• 1 Cup Couscous

• 1 1/2 Pounds Tofu -- cubed

• 1 Onion -- chopped

• 1 Cup Carrots -- sliced

• 1 Cup Celery -- sliced

• 1 Cup Mushrooms -- sliced

• 1/2 Cup Walnuts -- chopped

• 1 Chickpeas

• 1 Tomato Sauce

• 1/2 Raisins

• 1 1/2 Water

• 2 Teaspoons Curry Powder

• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne

• 1 Teaspoon Paprika

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

Preperation:

In large pan, brown tofu, onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, nuts.

Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Couscous: Boil 1-1/2 cup water with 2 tablespoon oil.

Add couscous, stir, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 min. Serve vegetables over steaming couscous.

Chicken Tandoori

Ingredients :
4 large Chicken Breasts – Skinless Boneless

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil for basting

– Marinade –

3/4 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice4 cloves garlic peeled1 -inch fresh ginger – Peeled1 tablespoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)2 tablespoons yellow food coloring (optional)Coarse salt to taste

Instructions :

Cut each chicken breast in half to make 8 equal pieces. Prick the flesh of the chicken and make diagonal slashes, 1-inch apart using a paring knife. Set aside in a sealable plastic bag or shallow covered dish.
Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in an electric blender or a food processor and process until thoroughly pureed. Pour the marinade over chicken, toss and rub, to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken in a single layer over a rack positioned in sheet pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 45 minutes, Turning once and basting with marinade juices and oil, or until cooked.
Serve immediately garnished with lemon or lime wedges.
Adapted from a recipe in: “The Essentials Collection: Low Fat” by Parragon Publishing.