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Showing posts with label Italian recipes. Show all posts

A Beautiful and Sunny Spinach Pie

The best is that it is not only beautiful (it really catches the attention) but it is also soo good, tasteful and inviting.










Author:italianchips.com
Serve: 8

INGREDIENTS "Metric"
for the dough
500 gr of flour
90 ml of extra virgin olive oil
200 ml of warm dry white wine
2 tsp of salt
for the stuffing
350 gr of boiled spinach
350 gr of ricotta cheese
1 egg
100 gr of grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana cheese
salt
pepper
breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS
Mix all the ingredients for the dough and work the dough until it becomes uniform (using a mixer or not).
Cover it with plastic wrap while preparing the stuffing.
Boil the spinach and squeeze it to eliminate the water.
Cut it with a sharp knife to facilitate.
Mix it with the ricotta cheese.
Add the egg.
Add the grated cheese, salt and pepper.
Amalgamate all ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F.
Divide the dough in two.
Create 2 circles of 30cm/11.8in each using a rolling pin.
Place the 1st dough circle on baking paper.
Spread some breadcrumbs on it.
Place part of the stuffing in the center of the circle and the remaining creating another circle around, as seen on the photos.
Cover it with the 2nd circle of dough.
Wet the borders and attach one to another using a fork.
Place a small bowl over the central stuffing and punch with a fork all around.
Using a sharp knife cut the borders in 3cm/1.2in slices.
Turn them upside 90°.

Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven at 180°C/356°F.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Penne


Tender noodles and juicy Italian-seasoned chicken breast are tossed with an easy 5-minute creamy pesto sauce! A perfectly tasty and comforting dish for those busy weeknights!
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4

Ingredients
12 ounces penne noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained and patted dry
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup of homemade basil pesto OR 1 small jar of store-bought pesto
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1½ cups half and half or heavy cream
2 teaspoons minced garlic
optional
2 roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Spray a large pan or skillet with cooking spray. Season both sides of chicken breasts with Italian seasoning and cook over medium-high heat 4-6 minutes on each side until juices run clear and completely cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and slice into strips or cut into bite size pieces.

In the same pan where you cooked the chicken, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add flour and stir until a ball forms. Gradually whisk in half and half (or heavy cream) until mixture is smooth. Whisk in pesto. Continue to stir until mixture thickens.

Pour creamy pesto sauce over noodles and top with chicken and remaining optional ingredients OR add noodles, sauce, chicken and optional ingredients to a large bowl and toss together. 

Serve warm. Enjoy!