Thursday, October 22, 2009

Buca Pasta

I really can't take the credit for this one. I got the recipe from Shelley and Stacie. It's named after Buca de Beppo's version of a similar recipe.
It's become a regular family favorite in our house.

Buca Pasta

1 box penne pasta
2 chicken breasts
1 bunch broccoli (or frozen is fine too)
Half & half (I usually use fat free)
butter
1 container grated Parmesan cheese
Red pepper flakes

Cook pasta according to directions
Cut chicken into 1" pieces and cook until golden brown in saucepan
Remove chicken from pan and add Broccoli to pan - steam cook with oil until tender
Stir chicken back in with broccoli.

Drain Pasta and add about 4-5 Tbs butter and about 2 cups half & half
(I really don't have exact measurements, I just eyeball it)
Stir Parmesan cheese into pasta .
Once cheese is melted, add chicken & broccoli.
Stir all together and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!
(you can add more to your dish if it's not hot enough for you)

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