Surya Kumar on
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Start to finish: 30 minutes | Serves: 4 Details:Sometimes making your own tomato sauce takes only minutes longer than warming a prepared sauce — yet the result is so much more delicious. This succulent meal of chicken, olive-caper tomato sauce, and pasta will satisfy the whole family. (Phase 2) Ingredients:- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 large boneless, skinless, thin-sliced chicken breast cutlets (4 ounces each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
| Nutritional Information:496 calories
13 g total fat (2 g sat)
74 mg cholesterol
57 g carbohydrate
38 g protein
11 g fiber
1,003 mg sodium |
Directions:- Preheat oven to 250°F. Warm 2 teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Season cutlets with salt and pepper; add to hot pan and cook 2 minutes, until browned. Flip; cook 30 seconds. Transfer cutlets to a baking sheet; cover with foil and place in oven to keep warm.
- Add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 10 seconds, stirring. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, until slightly thickened, stirring to break up tomatoes. Stir in lemon juice and basil.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with tomato sauce; serve with cutlets.
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