APRIL'S RECIPE

CARLIN'S FAMOUS PASTA SALAD

This pasta is perfect for any event, holiday , or just because It's quick and super easy Great for those days you just don't want to spend all day in the kitchen Also, it’s great as leftovers for lunch

Ingredients

1 box of bowtie pasta

2 chicken breast

1 container of cherry tomatoes

1 bag of frozen peas

1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan

Grape seed or Olive oil

Butter

Step 1

Butterfly your 2 chicken breast and season well with your favorite seasoning I love to use a good cajun seasoning along with garlic powder Sear your chicken breast in 2 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of butter

While your chicken is cooking, boil 1 box of bowtie pasta in salted water until done and drain.

Step 2

Once peas are heated through, toss in your tomatoes just to coat them It should be a good 5 mins or so We don’t want to blister them just enough to warm them slightly Once done, remove from heat

Once rested, chop chicken into bite size pieces There is no wrong or right size to cut chicken, so use your preference

Step 3

Time to mix!

In a large bowl, pour in your pasta, breaking away any lumps or clumps if there are any. Next, mix in your peas, tomatoes, and chicken. Toss everything together with 2tbsp of oil (from the list).

Taste for flavor, and if needed salt/pepper or 1tsp of Cajun seasoning can be added based off your taste preference. But this part is optional.

Step 4

Plate and garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!

bySheilaFarr