Country Pasta BBQ Chicken

6 Servings

Country Pasta BBQ Chicken

10 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. Olive oil
  • 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, slices into thin strips
  • 1 Red pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Green pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 16-20 oz. BBQ Sauce (use your favorite)
  • 16 oz. Country Pasta Wide Egg Noodles, cooked and drained

Instructions

  1. Begin by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add pasta and cook for 18-22 minutes.
  2. As the pasta is cooking, sauté chicken in olive oil in large skillet until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add peppers and onions to the chicken, cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Once vegetables are tender, add BBQ sauce and simmer for 15 minutes. Tip - add a little water if you prefer a thinner sauce.
  5. Pour BBQ Chicken mixture over Country Pasta and serve - enjoy!
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Country Pasta Onion’e Oven Alfredo

8 Servings

Country Pasta Onion Oven Alfredo

5 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

50 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta
  • ½ c. butter
  • 2 c. Cottage cheese
  • 2 c. Sour cream
  • 1 Medium/large onion, diced
  • 6 Splashes Tabasco
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Garlic salt
  • ½ c. Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (a little extra wouldn't hurt)

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350°
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add pasta, and cook for 18-20 minutes or till al dente.
  3. While pasta is cooking dice onion and saute in a one tablespoon of oil until onions are brown.
  4. When pasta is done cooking, drain, add butter, and toss noodles until butter melts.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, cottage cheese, sour cream, browned onion, parmesan, salt, garlic salt and tabasco.
  6. Stir gently until mixed well and place in 9x11 casserole dish.
  7. Cook at 350° for 45 minutes.
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Creamy Chicken Over Country Pasta

6 Servings

Creamy Chicken Over Country Pasta

15 minPrep Time

1 hrCook Time

1 hr, 15 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 6 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ c. Butter
  • 1 Package dry Italian salad dressing mix
  • ½ c. White wine (do not use cooking wine)
  • 1 Can Cream of Mushroom soup (10 oz.)
  • 4 oz. Cream cheese with chives
  • 1 lb. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 325°
  2. Next melt butter over low heat in a large sauce pan, then whisk in Italian dressing mix, white wine, and cream of mushroom soup.
  3. Once dressing mix, wine, and soup are heated through, stir in cream cheese until smooth. Make sure this mixture does not come to boil.
  4. Place chicken breast in a 9" x 13" baking dish and pour sauce over them.
  5. Bake chicken in oven for one hour.
  6. During the last half hour of baking begin cooking the pasta according to the package directions.
  7. When chicken is cooked through, serve chicken and sauce over pasta.
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Easy Seafood & Country Pasta

Servings 6

Easy Seafood & Country Pasta

A delicious seafood pasta dish that works for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend dinner party!

15 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

40 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta
  • ¼ c. butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onion (chop bottoms and top separately)
  • ¼ c. white wine
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • **(lighter versions use 2 c. half and half or 1 c. heavy cream and 1 c. nonfat half and half)
  • 1 c. half and half
  • ½-pound imitation crab-meat
  • 1-pound cooked shrimp
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicy)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 18-22 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking begin chopping garlic and green onions. Cut imitation crab meat into small bite size pieces and remove tails from the shrimp.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and green onion bottoms until lightly browned.
  4. Deglaze your saute pan with white wine and cook until liquid has been mostly reduced.
  5. Stir in cream, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add imitation crab, shrimp, Parmesan cheese, tops of green onions, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until heated through.
  6. Transfer cooked pasta to a serving dish, and top with seafood sauce. Garnish with parsley.
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Insta – Pizza Pasta

Servings 6 - 8

Insta - Pizza Pasta

5 minPrep Time

11 minCook Time

16 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sausage, mild Italian
  • 14 oz. pizza sauce
  • 24 oz. pasta sauce (traditional or classic)
  • 30 oz. water
  • 10-16 oz. mozzarella
  • 20 slices pepperoni (add more if desired)
  • 1 lb. Country Pasta Homemade Style Wide Egg Pasta - uncooked
  • 3 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper as desired
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Set the pressure cooker (Note: we used the 6-qt. Instant Pot) on saute. Melt together the butter, garlic, Italian seasoning and sausage.
  2. Turn saute mode off. Add spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce and pasta to the sausage mixture.
  3. Add in the water and stir. Replace lid and make sure the manual release valve is closed.
  4. Set on high pressure for 8 minutes and let it natural release for 3 minutes.
  5. Mix in half of the cheese and pepperoni to the meat/pasta mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and pepperoni on top of mixture. Replace the lid and let the cheese melt and the pepperoni warm through.
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One Pot Ham & Cheese Country Pasta

Servings 4

One Pot Ham & Cheese Country Pasta

10 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

40 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb. diced ham
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 c. frozen peas
  • 32 oz. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/3 c. heavy cream
  • 1 c. shredded swiss
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add shallot and garlic and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add ham and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, Season with pepper.
  2. Pour chicken broth and water over mixture, bring to a slow boil. Add Country Pasta once boiling and stir. Maintain slow boil until pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally. (Note: If pasta not done and water has evaporated too much, add water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.)
  3. Once pasta is cooked through, add frozen peas. Then add heavy cream, Swiss, and Parmesan and stir until creamy.
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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One Pot Creamy Chicken Florentine Country Pasta

Servings 4-5

One Pot Creamy Chicken Florentine Country Pasta

15 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2-3 Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can mushrooms (optional)
  • 5 oz. julienne cut sun dried tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 32 oz. chicken broth
  • 8 oz. Country Pasta
  • 1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 c. fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ c. heavy cream
  • ¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil together. Brown the chicken, mushrooms and onion in the butter and olive oil until chicken is cooked through. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and saute 2-3 more minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir to mix through.
  2. Cover chicken mixture with chicken broth and bring to low boil. Add Country Pasta and boil until al dente, stirring regularly to keep pasta from sticking to bottom of pan. (Note: if you added too much pasta, you'll need to add water in ½ C. increments to make sure pasta is covered and has enough water to absorb for cooking process.)
  3. Once pasta is cooked, add can of fire roasted tomatoes, stirring to heat. Then add mozzarella cheese and stir until combined. Mix in the spinach and cream and heat through.
  4. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
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One Pot Seafood & Pasta Stew

Servings 4-6

One Pot Seafood & Pasta Stew

10 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

40 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 32 oz. Vegetable Broth
  • 1 c. Water
  • 8 oz. Country Pasta
  • ½ onion, diced small
  • 1-2 tsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz. frozen scallops
  • 8 oz. frozen shrimp (tails removed)
  • 4 oz. frozen peas
  • 4 small tomatoes, diced
  • 7 oz. Canned, diced tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch of parsley
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add vegetable broth and water to large pot, bring to boil.
  2. Then, add Country Pasta, onion and garlic. Reduce heat slightly, keep at a low boil for 15 minutes. (Note: Pasta must have adequate liquid coverage. If you put more than 8 oz. pasta in, you'll want to add more water or broth.)
  3. Once pasta has boiled for 15 minutes, add all remaining ingredients to pot and simmer another 15 minutes.
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One Pot Pizza Pasta

Servings 6 - 8

Insta - Pizza Pasta

5 minPrep Time

11 minCook Time

16 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sausage, mild Italian
  • 14 oz. pizza sauce
  • 24 oz. pasta sauce (traditional or classic)
  • 30 oz. water
  • 10-16 oz. mozzarella
  • 20 slices pepperoni (add more if desired)
  • 1 lb. Country Pasta Homemade Style Wide Egg Pasta - uncooked
  • 3 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper as desired
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Set the pressure cooker (Note: we used the 6-qt. Instant Pot) on saute. Melt together the butter, garlic, Italian seasoning and sausage.
  2. Turn saute mode off. Add spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce and pasta to the sausage mixture.
  3. Add in the water and stir. Replace lid and make sure the manual release valve is closed.
  4. Set on high pressure for 8 minutes and let it natural release for 3 minutes.
  5. Mix in half of the cheese and pepperoni to the meat/pasta mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and pepperoni on top of mixture. Replace the lid and let the cheese melt and the pepperoni warm through.
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Insta – Steak Fajita Pasta

Servings: 8

Insta - Steak Fajita Pasta

8 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

23 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ - 2 lbs. chuck steak
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 ¾ c. beef broth
  • 8-10 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • ½ c. grated cheddar cheese
  • Cilantro - optional for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, sea salt, pepper and set aside.
  2. Slice your onion into thin, half-moon slices.
  3. Turn pressure cooker to saute mode; add oil and allow to heat (Note: we used the 6-qt. Instant Pot ).
  4. Cut your steak into thin quarter inch strips.
  5. Once your pressure cooker is heated up add steak, onion and half of your seasoning mix. Sear the steak for about 3 minutes.
  6. Add beef broth and pasta. Stir
  7. Pour crushed tomatoes on the top, do not stir.
  8. Cut peppers into long strips. Place peppers on tin foil, fold foil into pouch and place on top of crushed tomatoes (this allows the peppers to cook without getting mushy).
  9. Close lid and pressure release valve, set pressure cooker on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  10. Once it has cooked for 10 minutes, let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes.
  11. Remove foil pouch with tongs and carefully open and incorporate the peppers into the pot. Stir in sour cream and the remaining seasoning mix.
  12. Top each serving with shredded cheese and cilantro.

Notes

We love this quick hearty dinner, and thank 365 Days of Slow Cooking for the inspiration.

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Creamy Country Pasta with Salmon and Peas

Servings: 4 Servings

Creamy Country Pasta with Salmon and Peas

5 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

25 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz Country Pasta noodles
  • 2 TBS Butter
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Cans Salmon (5 oz)
  • 2 TBS Flour
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ Cup White Wine
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Tsp chopped Mint Leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add canned salmon and peas and saute until salmon is heated through. Sprinkle flour over salmon and peas and saute until well mixed. Pour in heavy cream and mix with salmon and peas. Add white wine, lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  4. Lower heat to simmer and stir sauce with salmon and peas until slightly thickened. Turn off heat.
  5. Add cooked pasta and ½ cup reserved pasta water. Stir together until well blended.
  6. Add mint leaves, stir.
  7. Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe inspired by urbanblisslife.com

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Insta – Country Shrimp and Pasta Soup

Servings 6

Insta - Country Shrimp and Pasta Soup

10 minPrep Time

13 minCook Time

23 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Pre-Cooked Shrimp (tails removed)
  • 2 Tbs. Olive Oil
  • 6 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Noodles
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 ½ c. Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ c. Fresh Basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 Tbs. Tomato Paste
  • 6 c. Water (use seafood or chicken stock for added flavor)
  • 6 oz. Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Set Instant-Pot to Saute, into insert add 2 Tbs. olive oil, shrimp, red pepper flakes, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt. Saute shrimp for about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside. Cancel the Saute setting.
  2. Once shrimp is removed from pot, add pasta, halved tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, garlic, and water. Close lid and valve, set on high pressure for 10 minutes, natural pressure release for 4 minutes.
  3. When soup has completed the 4-minute natural pressure release, release pressure valve. Once steam is released carefully lift lid and open. Add cornstarch, baby spinach, and shrimp. Stir until spinach is slightly wilted. Enjoy this light and health option.
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Easy Creamy Lemon Pasta

Servings: 4-6 servings

Easy Creamy Lemon Pasta

A wonderful light flavored pasta that pairs well with fish and spring greens.

5 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Wide Egg Pasta
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons; zest removed with a vegetable peeler and cut in very thin strips 1 inch long
  • 11 oz. heavy cream
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Lots of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add noodles and stir to separate. Cook for 12 minutes, or until al dente. (The noodles should still remain somewhat firm as they will cook again in step 3.) Drain pasta and return to cooking pot.
  2. Just before noodles are cooked to al dente, in a small pan combine the lemon zest, cream, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until cream comes to a boil.
  3. Pour cream mixture over drained noodles and add squeezed lemon juice (note you may want to start by adding 3 to 4 tablespoons and add to taste). Stir to coat. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until all the liquid is absorbed. Season with additional pepper if desired.

Notes

We want to note that not everyone who tried this loved the large slices of lemon zest, so if that is the case in your house we suggest using a zester for smaller lemon zest. Lastly we topped ours with a little shredded Parmesan, enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Food52

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Cowboy Pasta

Cowboy Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Ray

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Country Pasta
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 3 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground burger
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 - 14oz. can of fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed or chopped
  • 1 - 8oz. can of tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp. hot sauce (to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add Country Pasta (water should cover all pasta).
  2. Cook pasta for 18 - 28 minutes, or until it reaches your desired "bite".
  3. While pasta is cooking, begin sautéing chopped bacon over medium/high heat in a deep skillet until it is brown and crispy.
  4. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  5. Next drain off excess fat, but leaving enough to coat the bottom of the skillet; add ground beef and cook thoroughly. Remove fat from ground beef if needed.
  6. Add the onion and garlic and stir into the cooked ground beef.
  7. Season meat mixture with salt, pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Add 1/2 cup of beer and deglaze pan.
  9. Cook 5-6 minutes more, then stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  10. Add the hot (drained) pasta to the meat and sauce and stir to combine.
  11. Garnish with cooked bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions.
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Cheesy Pasta Pie

Cheesy Pasta Pie

Recipe inspiration courtesy of Oprah.com

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Country Pasta cooked, drained, and cooled
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino (this could be substituted for another hard Italian cheese)
  • 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices American cheese (we suggest for added flavor using a sharp cheddar)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the cooled pasta with eggs and grated cheeses in large bowl.
  2. Season pasta mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add olive oil to a large non-stick saute pan, or a well-greased cast iron skillet and heat to medium heat.
  4. Once hot, add ½ the spaghetti mixture to the pan and flatten it out.
  5. Next lay 4 slices of American cheese, and add the remaining pasta mixture to the top.
  6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and flip. (Now this is the slightly tricky part. We took a team approach, and used additional plate for the flipping. However, if you are feeling your inner chef certainly go for it!)
  7. Cook the flipped side for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve.

Notes

This is a great all around family friendly dish, but we think it has so much more potential! Customize by mixing in cooked bacon bits, chopped & sauted onion, or minced garlic for a more grown up flair. Our taste testers prefer a little spiciness and topped theirs with hot sauce and green chives. Enjoy!

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Buffalo Chicken Over Country Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Over Country Pasta

We think this sauce would make a fabulous dip too!

Original recipe courtesy of Gal on a Mission.

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup Frank's RedHot Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8-16 oz Country Pasta, cooked & drained
  • red pepper flakes, garnish

Instructions

    For the pasta
  1. Start water for cooking pasta, and proceed to cook pasta according to package directions. (It will take 18-28 minutes depending on the desired consistency you prefer. Our pasta takes a little more time to cook, but it's worth it!)
  2. When the pasta is cooked and drained, incorporate the sauce mixture into the pasta and stir until pasta is evenly coated.
  3. Now garnish with red pepper flakes, serve & enjoy
  4. For the sauce mixture
  5. Using a large pan or skillet combine the cream cheese, hot sauce, and chicken stock, stir over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted.
  6. Next add paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper into sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Add shredded chicken to sauce mixture.
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Country Pasta Minestrone Soup

6-8 Servings

Country Pasta Minestrone Soup

A healthy, hearty and filling soup to satisfy your hunger even on the coldest winter night!

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Ingredients

  • 49 oz. can of chicken broth
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 handfuls of Homemade Style Country Pasta
  • Grated or sliced Parmesan Cheese to top
  • Basil sprigs, garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
  2. Cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add Homemade Style Country Pasta.
  4. In a saute pan, melt 3 Tbsp. of butter and add chopped carrots and zucchini.
  5. Saute for about 4 minutes then add celery and onion.
  6. Saute for another 2 minutes, add 2 cloves minced garlic and stir.
  7. Top with fresh chopped spinach. Let warm, then add entire vegetable mixture to the soup.
  8. Continue soup at a rolling boil until pasta is cooked to your desired bite (total time for pasta to cook is around 18-20 minutes).
  9. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil sprigs.
  10. Serve with garlic toast.

Notes

Recipe adapted from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/minestrone-soup-with-pasta-beans-and-vegetables-recipe-1946625

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Loaded Pasta Carbonara

Servings: 4

Loaded Pasta Carbonara

Craving pasta and bacon (who doesn’t?) but looking for something to fill your veggie quota as well? Then try this fresh, but hearty carbonara recipe…filled with all of the above!

Adapted from Real Simple’s Pasta Carbonara.

30 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound of spaghetti or linguine (Use Country Pasta for the hearty version!)
  • 6 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2-3 shallots, diced
  • 1 cup asparagus, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms of your choice, chopped (we used white mushrooms)
  • Extra Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Transfer to a paper towel and save the drippings, you'll need them later. (We find that it's easier to chop bacon after it's cooked, but you can chop it before as well, your choice.)
  3. While the bacon is frying, chop all of your veggies and prep your eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  4. Boil water for pasta.
  5. While your pasta is cooking, saute the mushrooms, asparagus, and shallots in a bit of bacon grease, about 5 minutes or until all veggies are to the bite you prefer.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Drain pasta and set aside.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
  9. Continue whisking and add 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
  10. Working quickly while your pasta is hot, add the drained pasta and Parmesan to the yolk mixture.
  11. Toss with tongs to mix thoroughly.
  12. Add your sauted veggies, bacon, and parsley, continuing to toss until mixed well.
  13. Garnish with extra Parmesan and a sprig of parsley if desired.
  14. Serve immediately.

Notes

The heat of the pasta cooks the eggs, but not thoroughly. It may be advisable for young children, the elderly, and anyone with a compromised immune system to avoid eating this dish. You may also use 1/2 cup of egg substitute or pasteurized egg if you prefer.

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Spaghetti Pie

4-6 Servings

Spaghetti Pie

Thanks to www.plainchicken.com for recipe inspiration!

20 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

50 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 6 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella, shredded and divided
  • 2 tsp. Chopped fresh basil
  • 1 6 oz. can Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cup Spaghetti sauce of choice
  • 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage (try also: ground beef, shredded chicken breast)
  • 8 oz. Country Pasta, cooked per package directions and drained (if you MUST use spaghetti noodles, go right ahead)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray & set aside.
  3. Cook the pasta per package directions.
  4. Drain and place in a bowl.
  5. Toss pasta with beaten eggs & 2/3 of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Press the pasta into the pie plate.
  7. It should be densely packed.
  8. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage, then drain.
  9. Add spaghetti sauce & chopped basil and mushrooms.
  10. Stir until evenly warmed, then remove from heat.
  11. Combine cottage cheese and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, then spread over pasta.
  12. Evenly layer the spaghetti sauce mixture over the cottage cheese.
  13. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella & Parmesan on top.
  14. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  15. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Creamy Spinach Country Pasta

Servings: 4-6

Creamy Spinach Country Pasta

10 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Country Pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic or 2 rounded tsp. minced garlic
  • 2½ oz. Boursin Garlic & Herb spreadable cheese
  • 1½ oz. cream cheese
  • 1-1½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 C. packed baby spinach leaves
  • ½ C. freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Country Pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Rinse and pat dry spinach leaves. Combine 2 C. spinach, all the garlic, salt, pepper, cream cheese and Boursin in a food processor. Blend for approximately 2 minutes, or until well mixed and creamy.
  3. Roughly chop remaining cup of spinach leaves, add to spinach mixture and pour over hot pasta.
  4. Add the freshly grated parmesan and mix until pasta is well coated.

Notes

This dish can also be served with sautéed chicken breast or crumbled bacon for meat-lovers!

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Swedish Meat Balls over Country Pasta

Swedish Meat Balls over Country Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Chris, Hingham, MT

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork (not sausage)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp. dry parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Country Pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. Combine all these ingredients in a large bowl & mix well.
  3. Make small meat balls.
  4. Brown them in a frying pan with 1/4 cup oil. (You may have to cook them in batches.)
  5. Remove just the meat balls from the fry pan and set aside.
  6. To the fry pan add 1/4 cup flour, 1 tsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. salt & 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  7. Whisk it all together along with 2 cup boiling water.
  8. Whisk until thoroughly combined, then add 3/4 cup sour cream.
  9. Whisk until all blended.
  10. Return the meatballs to the sauce & let simmer for 15 minutes.
  11. Serve proudly over Country Pasta & ENJOY!!!!!
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Savory Harvest Fettuccine

Servings: 4-6

Savory Harvest Fettuccine
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb chopped bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped
  • 2-3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 C. cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved
  • 3-4 C. sliced zucchini
  • ½ tsp. Salt (to taste)
  • 1 large lemon, for juice
  • ¼ C. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring water for pasta to a boil, and then cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain, toss with a little olive oil or butter, and set aside.
  3. Chop bacon into bits, then place in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
  4. While bacon cooks, chop onion, garlic, green onion, shallots.
  5. Remove bacon bits to paper towel to drain, and saute vegetables in 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings until tender, 3-4 minutes.
  6. Slice the zucchini and halve the tomatoes.
  7. Add zucchini to the pan and salt mixture to taste. Continue cooking until zucchini is tender, about another 6-8 minutes.
  8. Add lemon juice, bacon and tomatoes, cook for 1 additional minute.
  9. Transfer vegetable mixture to serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

Notes

Serve with green beans or a fresh garden salad and dinner rolls. For a meatier version, add Italian Link Sausage.

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Italian Tomato Bake

Italian Tomato Bake

A hearty, wholesome, and tasty dish!

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Ingredients

  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for coating and drizzling)
  • 1 C ricotta cheese
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 C grated pecorino romano cheese
  • Generous pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Handful of fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lb. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • ½ lb. mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
  • ½ jar sun-dried tomatoes
  • Italian Sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Lightly coat a 10x12 baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Brown sausage.
  4. Halfway through, add garlic and continue cooking.
  5. Combine the sausage, ricotta, egg yolks, ½ cup of the pecorino romano, nutmeg, sun dried tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix together.
  7. Add cooked and drained pasta to the ricotta mixture.
  8. Toss well.
  9. Add the heated tomato sauce and the mozzarella and toss again.
  10. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
  12. Bake, uncovered, until bubbling hot and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  13. Let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
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Creamy Lemon Casserole

Servings: 4

Creamy Lemon Casserole

20 minPrep Time

35 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Country Pasta, cooked according to pkg. directions
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 (or more) cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1-2 lemons, one zested & juiced.
  • Use the second lemon for more juice!
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3-4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ c. chopped parsley
  • 2 c. sour cream
  • ½ -1 tsp. sea salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse in warm water. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°.
  3. In a medium skillet, melt butter with olive oil over low heat.
  4. Meanwhile, finely chop your garlic and zest one whole lemon with a microplane zester or grater.
  5. When butter is melted, add garlic and squeeze lemon juice into pan. Make sure to remove seeds from lemon first.
  6. Remove from heat, add sour cream and mix well.
  7. Add lemon zest and salt to taste.
  8. Pour mixture over drained pasta and stir until pasta is well coated.
  9. Pour into an oven safe casserole dish, cover with tin foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until top begins to lightly brown.
  11. Remove from oven, add a little more fresh lemon juice, and top with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan. Allow to cool (and melt cheese) for 5 minutes, then serve.
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Shrimp Scampi on Country Pasta

Servings: 3-4

Shrimp Scampi on Country Pasta

A special thanks to the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) for this fabulous and delicious easy recipe.

30 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 12 oz. Country Pasta (or ¾ lb. Fresh on Friday Linguine if you live in Polson!)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
  • 1 pound large shrimp (about 16 shrimp), peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Grated zest from ½ lemon
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
  • 1/4 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook Country Pasta according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat in a large (12-inch), heavy skillet.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add the shrimp, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Remove from the heat and add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
  6. When the pasta is done, drain and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce.
  7. Toss well and serve.

Notes

Cooking time is 30 minutes (if you can multi-task!)

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Savory Scallop Linguine

Servings: 4-6

Savory Scallop Linguine

Recipe inspiration from The Pioneer Woman's Tasty Kitchen

10 minPrep Time

18 minCook Time

28 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Pasta
  • 1 - 1.5 lbs. Giant Scallops
  • 1.5 Tbs. Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbs. Butter
  • 1/2 C. Sweet Onion (Walla Walla Sweets!), chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 3-4 Roma Tomatoes, chopped1 1/4 C. White Wine
  • 1/8 - 1/4 C. freshly minced Parsley
  • 1/2 Lemon for fresh-squeezed juice
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Country Pasta according to package instructions, drain thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Chop, dice, and prepare ingredients before cooking scallops, as this recipe will move quickly once you have started.
  3. Using paper towels, pat the scallops dry on all sides, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large frying pan using high heat. Once pan is hot, add 1 Tbs. olive oil, then scallops. Arrange scallops around the edge of the pan, not touching each other.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes without turning, this will properly sear each portion.
  6. Turn scallops and cook for 1-2 additional minutes, until cooked through. Remove from pan.
  7. Turn heat down to low, and add 1/2 Tbs. olive oil and saute onions with the leftover scallop pieces for 30-45 seconds, or until translucent. Remove to bowl and set aside.
  8. Add butter and melt. Add chopped garlic and saute for 10-15 seconds. Add tomatoes, return sauted onions to pan, and stir.
  9. Increase heat to high and add white wine. Stir constantly and allow to boil for 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Add pasta to mixture, or add mixture to pasta in large bowl. Stir well to coat pasta.
  11. Add scallops to plate and serve.
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Country Pasta Veggie Stir Fry

Servings: 4

Country Pasta Veggie Stir Fry

25 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Country Pasta egg noodles
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • ½ cup Asian Toasted Sesame dressing
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp. each: ground ginger, garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh sliced garlic) and crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup water chestnuts

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, drain, place in large bowl and set aside.
  2. Add snow peas, carrots and broccoli to boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
  3. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium. Add dressing, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally.
  4. Add vegetables and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring until well-coated.
  5. Add vegetable mixture to pasta; mix lightly.
  6. Spoon evenly into four serving bowls; top with water chestnuts.

Notes

Add sautéed chicken breast or shrimp for non-vegetarian version.

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Touches-of-Green Country Pasta – St. Patrick’s Day!

Servings: 4 Servings

Touches-of-Green Country Pasta St. Patrick's Day!

15 minPrep Time

35 minCook Time

50 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 6-8 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Noodles
  • 12 baby artichokes, or one 9 oz. package frozen artichoke hearts - thawed and quartered
  • 1 cup sliced leeks
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup shelled peas, or frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Thin curls of Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions, or until firm to bite. Drain and keep warm.
  2. Remove outer leaves from baby artichokes so no green leaves are left, only yellow or pale green leaves remain. Then remove pink or purple leaves from inside. Remove stems and quarter.
  3. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add artichoke hearts, leeks, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the peas and the broth, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until artichokes are tender.
  4. In a large serving bowl combine warm pasta, artichoke mixture, parsley and mint. Toss to combine.
  5. Finish by topping with Parmesan curls.
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Country Pasta Carbonara

Servings: 4

Country Pasta Carbonara
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Country Pasta Egg Pasta, uncooked
  • 6 oz. turkey bacon, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1-cup egg substitute, or pasteurized egg
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, sauté the bacon and garlic in a small skillet over medium-low heat until the bacon is lightly browned.
  3. Add the wine, and bring to a boil, increasing the heat; cook until the wine is reduced by about half.
  4. Pour the mixture into a large serving bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix the egg substitute and the parsley with the bacon, garlic and wine reduction.
  6. When pasta is al dente, drain well and add hot pasta immediately to the bacon mixture.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese and toss, working quickly.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and serve.
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Country Pasta & Scallops

Servings: 4

Country Pasta & Scallops

National Pasta Association Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Country Pasta Egg Pasta, uncooked
  • 1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
  • 1 medium onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes or tomato wedges, drained
  • ¼ cup pitted and chopped black olives
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1-pound small scallops
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, sauté green pepper, onion, and garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the edges of the onion turn golden.
  3. Add tomatoes, olives and oregano; heat until simmering.
  4. Add scallops and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. When pasta is done, drain it well.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce. Add parsley. Sprinkle with pepper and serve immediately.
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Country Pasta Greek Chicken

Country Pasta Greek Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Country Pasta Homemade Style Egg Noodles, cooked & drained
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 Lg. onion, chopped
  • 1 Lg. red or yellow pepper, chopped
  • 6 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) Italian stewed tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Saute chicken breasts in hot olive oil 3-4 minutes on each side.
  2. Sprinkle breasts with salt, pepper and garlic powder while they are cooking. (They will not be cooked all the way through.)
  3. Add onion, peppers, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil and oregano to chicken.
  4. Cover and simmer 25 minutes.
  5. Turn heat off and sprinkle feta over entire mixture.
  6. Serve chicken with tomato mixture over Country Pasta.
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