Lemon Basil Pasta with Smoked Chicken
By á-2852
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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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