Directions
I love pasta. It is so easy. this recipe is easy and nice and garlicky. yum! Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco 1 BULB garlic 2 C grape or cherry tomatoes 3 C uncooked mezze penne pasta 3 C chicken broth 3/4 C dry white wine such as Chardonnay (OR an addition 3/4 C chicken broth) 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper (I'll plan to bring my grinders that has our salt & peper) 1 1/4 C lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 oz Parmesan cheese (block) 3 chicken breasts-grilled. 1. Spray Deep Covered Baker w/ Olive oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Slice garlic into baker using Garlic Slicer. Add tomatoes. Cover; microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes using Mix 'N Chop. Add pasta, broth, wine, salt and black pepper. 2. Return baker to microwave; cover & microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely mince basil with Kitchen shears. Reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese using Rotary Grater. 3. Carefully remove baker from microwave and remove lid, lifting away from you. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 Tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired. Yield: 8 servings Find this recipe and others at ThePamperedChef.com
