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Lemon Basil Pasta with Smoked Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated skim milk
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup gin, vermouth or vodka
  • 3 (1/2 inch) lemon peel strips, yellow part only
  • 1/2 red bell pepper or whole jalapeno (seeded)
  • 1 pound fresh fettuccine or linguine
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup minced basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz. cooked smoked chicken breast, cut up
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place milk,salt, gin and lemon peel in heavy-bottomed skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until volume is reduced by a third.

Meanwhile, heat water in large pot to cook pasta. When it boils, blanch pepper for 1 to 2 minutes; remove and mince. Cook and drain pasta.

Remove lemon peel from sauce; add red pepper, basil, parmesan chicken ad pasta. Adjust seasoning. Serve with extra cheese and basil leaves.

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