Ramped up Chicken Marsala with Spicy Cavatappi Pasta

Every Wednesday my parents join my husband and I for dinner and a movie. My parents taste buds aren't as advanced as my husbands and mine are so we always try to make something new and fun for them to try. This week I decided to stick to a classic Italian dish Chicken Marsala but ramp it up a little bit. On the side I made Spicy Cavatappi Pasta.

Ramped Up Chicken Marsala

4 Chicken Breast
1 Packed White Button Mushrooms, sliced
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 to 3/4 cup Dry Marsala Wine
1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
6 sliced of prosciutto, sliced
1/2 Stick Butter
Flour
EVOO
Salt & Pepper
Chopped Parsley for garnish

Directions:

Lightly season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat EVOO in a saute pan. Once oil is heated dredge the chicken in flour and add to saute pan. Brown the chicken on both sides.
Once chicken is browned remove from pan.

Add more EVOO to pan if necessary and then add mushrooms, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Saute till mushrooms are slightly browned and onions are translucent. Once this is done add Marsala wine to pan. When most of the wine has evaporated add chicken broth and butter to pan. Taste the sauce for seasoning, if needed add more salt and pepper. Once butter has melted add chicken back to the pan with the prosciutto. Cook another 10 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and enjoy!

Spicy Cavatappi Pasta

1 pound Cavatappi Pasta
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
EVOO
1/2 cup white wine
1 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounce can of diced tomatoes with juice
4 ounces pancetta diced
1/2 cup pecorino Romano cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a handful of salt and pasta and cook according to directions.

Saute pancetta, onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes in EVOO. Once pancetta is slightly crisp and onions are soft and translucent add white wine. Cook until wine is reduced by half add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until slightly thick about 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning.

Once pasta is done add it to the sauce with the cheese and serve!


Recipes adapted from:
www.tastebook.com
www.examiner.com