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Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Easy pasta dish to end the week - with a bit of fresh fruit...
Pasta with Yellow Squash (Courgette) and Grilled Chicken Time: 30 minutes
This is a warm pasta salad, full of garden vegetables and topped with grilled chicken.
1 1/4 cups pasta
2 chicken breasts
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 yellow squash (courgette)
3oz (90gr) cherry tomatoes
1/2 red pepper
2 tbs fresh basil
1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) shredded Mozzarella or other cheese
1 tbs olive oil
Marinade:
1 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbs olive oil
Vinaigrette:
1 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
3 tbs good olive oil
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
Chicken: Make marinade and spoon over chicken. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Cook on barbecue grill for 8 - 10 minutes per side, turning once, or until done. Remove and let rest 5 minutes. Slice.
Vegetables: Cut onion in quarters, then slice. Mince garlic. Roughly chop pepper. Cut squash in half lengthwise, then slice. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, pepper and sauté until tender. Add garlic, squash and sauté until squash starts to brown. Add tomatoes and pasta, heat through.
To finish: Put pasta into a large serving bowl, add basil, vinaigrette and stir gently. Add Mozzarella, stir gently. Top with sliced chicken and serve.
Fresh Fruit
Your choice - something summery
Cooking schedule: 30 minutes |
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