Monday, January 31, 2011

Creamy Bowtie Pasta (with Grilled Chicken and Asparagus)


TASTES JUST LIKE RESTAURANTS ALFREDO PASTA! DELICIOUS!!!
A FAVORITE OF TYSONS!!!

1pkg bow tie pasta (12 oz)
1/2 cup (1 cube) butter (I might use a little less next time)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 pint heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
Parsley to taste
Parmesan Cheese to taste

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Grilled chicken pieces
10-15 spears of asparagus (boiled and seared in a skillet for a little crunch)
1/2 cup bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pinenuts

Boil bowtie pasta in salted water, until cooked. In large skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute a minute or so. Add Parmesan cheese and bouillon cube. When the bouillon cube is dissolved, slowly stir in heavy cream and salt & pepper. Add cooked pasta to cream sauce and toss until pasta is well covered. Add blanched asparagus & chicken. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, toasted pinenuts, parsley and Parmesan Cheese. Serve immediately.

Oh so fattening, but Oh so GOOD!!!

I used this same sauce with tortellini and it was soooo delicious!