Description
Rich, creamy, decadent, and perfect for Date Night
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
- 2 cups broccoli tops, steamed
- 2 cups cooked chicken – from the deli, or 2 small breasts grilled
- 6 ounces brown rice fettuchini style pasta – we like Tinkyada brand
Instructions
- Prepare broccoli and chicken by cutting into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and grate the parmesan cheese, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, add minced garlic and allow to cook gently for 2-3 minutes (don’t let it brown!). Add the white wine and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, white pepper, and nutmeg, simmering gently for a couple more minutes.
- Bring water to a boil for pasta and salt liberally. Add pasta and cook according to directions on package.
- Put a steamer basket into medium-sized saucepan, and bring 1″ of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and steam for 4 minutes – broccoli should be brilliantly green, tender, but not soft. Immediately remove from the steamer and allow to cool (or plunge into an ice bath for a couple minutes to stop cooking).
- Whisk in the freshly grated parmesan until sauce is smooth. Add in chicken and broccoli, allowing them to warm up.
- Drain pasta, and toss with the sauce, chicken, and broccoli.
- Serve with a side salad and a sparkling moscato or dry brut.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
