Subj : Nat'l Asparagus Month - 4 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Thu May 16 2024 18:56:33 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Penne w/Chicken, Peas & Asparagus Categories: Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables, Cheese Yield: 4 Servings 2 1/2 c Uncooked penne pasta 1/2 c Chicken broth 1 c Shelled peas; divided 1 tb Olive oil 1 cl Garlic; minced, more to - taste 1 1/2 c Diagonal sliced asparagus; - in 1/2" sections 3/4 lb Skinned, boned chicken - thighs (about 3-4) in 1/2" - pieces 1/2 ts (ea) Salt & pepper 1/4 c Grated Romano or Parmesan Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander; set aside. Place the broth and 1/2 cup peas in a blender; process until smooth. Set aside. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add asparagus and chicken; saute 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Add pea puree, remaining peas, and salt; stir well. Stir in pasta; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheese and pepper; toss well. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1-1/2 cups). Recipe By: Cooking Light, June 1995 (Adapted) Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM .... "Vision is a picture of the future that produces passion." -- Bill Hybels --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: Outpost BBS * Johnson City, TN (1:18/200) .