Homemade Taziki'S "Firday Special" Pasta Recipe

Name: Homemade Taziki'S "Firday Special" Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt; 1/2 lb penne pasta; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup tomatoes (of choice); ground black pepper; 1/2 red onion (~1/2-1 cup chopped); 2 teaspoons finely chopped basil; fresh spinach; 2 chicken breasts; teriyaki marinade; gorgonzola (or feta)

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
1/2 lb penne pasta
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup tomatoes (of choice)
ground black pepper
1/2 red onion (~1/2-1 cup chopped)
2 teaspoons finely chopped basil
fresh spinach
2 chicken breasts
teriyaki marinade
gorgonzola (or feta)

1
Marinade chicken with teriyaki sauce; set aside for 10-20 minutes.
2
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in pot.
3
chop garlic.
4
Heat the oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
5
Cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes
6
careful not to brown or your sauce will be bitter; remove from heat when done.
7
When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
8
Cook until al dente (9 minutes); drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
9
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.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 2 plates with a bed of spinach on each.
11
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).
12
Cut chicken into strips; top pasta with 1 chicken breast on each plate.
13
sprinkle with Gorgonzola (or Feta) cheese.

664

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, salt, 1/2 lb penne pasta, and more.

Yes, Homemade Taziki'S "Firday Special" Pasta 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.

Homemade Taziki'S "Firday Special" Pasta

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