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October 9, 2020

Pasta perfection

Pasta perfection

From the Pastafits.org website, this delicious meat-lovers pasta can be ready in 20 minutes, for when you are in a hurry.

Chicken and Sausage Rocchetti

Ingredients

8 oz rocchetti pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

4 oz cubed boneless skinless chicken

4 oz smoked sausage sliced

1 small onion chopped

1 stalk celery chopped

1 red pepper chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup sour cream

1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

1 tsp lemon zest

lemon wedges

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid. Set aside.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook chicken, sausage, onion, celery, red pepper, garlic and Cajun seasoning for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken starts to brown and vegetables are softened.

Sprinkle flour over top; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to boil; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened slightly and vegetables are tender.

Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid and sour cream to skillet; toss for 1 to 2 minutes or until well coated. Stir in chives and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.

Go to pastafits.org for all kinds of delicious pasta recipes!