Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving; 1/2 pound asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/2 pound spaghetti or penne; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Two 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 cup chopped basil; Finely grated lemon zest, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 pound asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 pound spaghetti or penne
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Two 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup chopped basil
Finely grated lemon zest, for serving

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the milk with the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of cheese.
2
Fill another medium bowl with ice water.
3
In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the asparagus until bright green and crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to the ice bath to cool.
5
Drain well.
6
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook just until al dente; drain.
7
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
8
Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6 minutes.
9
Add the chicken, season with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring, until browned, about 3 minutes.
10
Add the asparagus, pasta and milk mixture and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat.
11
Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.
12
Stir in the spinach and basil, season with salt and black pepper and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
13
Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with lemon zest and freshly ground pepper.
14
Pass extra cheese at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole milk, 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving, 1/2 pound asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables

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