Homemade Tazikis Firday Special Pasta Recipes

HOMEMADE TAZIKI'S "FIRDAY SPECIAL" PASTA

Steps:

• Marinade chicken with teriyaki sauce; set aside for 10-20 minutes.
• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in pot.
• chop garlic.
• Heat the oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
• Cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes
• careful not to brown or your sauce will be bitter; remove from heat when done.
• When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
• Cook until al dente (9 minutes); drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
• Return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture, 1/2 cup chopped onion, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, chopped tomato, and basil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 2 plates with a bed of spinach on each.
• Grill or pan cook teriyaki marinaded chicken until the inside is no longer pink; (if you pan cook: add 2 Tablespoons oil to pan + another 1/2 cup of onions, for flavor).
• Cut chicken into strips; top pasta with 1 chicken breast on each plate.
• sprinkle with Gorgonzola (or Feta) cheese.

TAZIKI'S SIGNATURE PASTA - GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Place thyme, shallot, balsamic vinegar, lemon, sugar, and Dijon mustard in blender. Pulse a few times. Slowly blend in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, chopped chicken, feta, tomatoes and fresh basil. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to fully coat chicken pasta mixture.
• Serve warm or cold.