Bistro Pasta Recipes

BISTRO CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and dressing.
• Add chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 12 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Top chicken with cheese and bacon; simmer, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Drain spaghetti; place on platter. Top with chicken mixture.

BISTRO CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken.
• Top with chicken.

BISTRO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• 1.) Saute mushrooms in oil. Add tomatoes until warm. Set aside.
• 2.) Add salt to water and boil for pasta until al dente. Set aside covered with a little oil so it doesn't stick together.
• 3.) Melt butter in large skillet. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add cream and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook about 8 minutes or until reduced by about half.
• 4.) Whisk together fresh squeezed lemon juice and corn starch until smooth. Add pepper.
• 5.) Add lemon mixture to cream mixture and whisk constantly for 2 minutes. Turn down to lowest heat just to keep warm.
• 6.) Dip raw shrimp in eggs and then transfer to coat with panko breadcrumb and flour mixture. Fry in butter and oil for a few minutes until golden brown. Allow them to drip on paper towel covered plate and cook the remainder of shrimp this way.
• 7.) Add basil to sauce.
• 8.) Put cooked pasta on plate. Add desired amount of sauce. Top with tomatoes and mushrooms and shrimp.
• 9.) Enjoy! Yummy! :).

BISTRO CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions for al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Transfer to a serving platter; keep warm., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove chicken. Add remaining oil to skillet; stir in next 5 ingredients and saute 4-6 minutes. Return chicken to skillet., Stir in wine and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced slightly, 2-4 minutes. Pour chicken mixture over fettuccine; add cheese and tarragon. Toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Top with toasted walnuts.

BISTRO PASTA

Steps:

• Saute garlic and shallots.
• Add all ingredients except Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, green onions and cajun spice.
• Simmer until reduced to half- slightly thickened.
• Add parmesan cheese and cajun spice.
• Mix well.
• Top with Asiago cheese, green onions and grilled chicken breast.
• Unless you are the only one eating you are going to want to double or triple this recipe according to how many you are serving.