Spicy Thin Pasta with Chicken and Vegetable Melange ๐๐ถ๏ธ
Overview:
This superb dish hails from the renowned Le Cafe du Jardin restaurant in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, a culinary gem amidst what can sometimes be a disappointing dining landscape. It’s a tantalizing combination of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich and spicy sauce that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/8 | unsalted butter |
| 2 1/3 | parmesan cheese |
| 1 1/8 | chili sauce |
| 1 | flour |
| 1/2 | garlic |
| 9 | pine nuts |
| 1 1/8 | spring onions |
| 2/3 | Spanish onions |
| 1 1/8 | pasta |
| 3 3/8 | green bell peppers |
| 1 1/8 | red bell peppers |
| 3 1/2 | table salt |
| 1/2 | cracked black pepper |
| 3 1/2 | sun-dried tomatoes |
| 3 1/2 | white wine |
| 1/4 | chicken bouillon |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1211.9
- Fat: 79.5g
- Saturated Fat: 29.5g
- Cholesterol: 191.9mg
- Sodium: 2829.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.7g
- Fiber: 7.8g
- Sugar: 15.1g
- Protein: 45.3g
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing a flavorful stock using the chicken bones and skin.
- Reduce the stock until you have a concentrated amount, approximately one-quarter of the volume of cream you’ll be using in the sauce.
- Slice the chicken into julienne strips, along with the onions, bell peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes. Crush the garlic and chop the herbs.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and mix it with flour over low heat to create a ‘beurre mainiere’, which will thicken the sauce.
- Heat cooking oil in a large pan and sautรฉ the onions, peppers, and garlic until softened but not browned.
- Add the herbs and white wine, followed by the cream and chili sauce.
- Incorporate the reduced chicken stock and bouillon into the cream mixture, along with the roasted pine nuts.
- Stir in the butter and flour mixture, ensuring there are no lumps, and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Once cooked, drain and toss it in the prepared sauce, adding grated parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with sliced spring onions and additional pine nuts before serving.
This Spicy Thin Pasta with Chicken and Vegetable Melange is a satisfying one-dish meal that’s perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to casual gatherings with friends. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to make it a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
