Freezer Meal

Milan Pasta

158

This yummy dish is an alternative to overly saucy pasta dishes. It has a very light sauce that gives it the needed flavor, but does not overpower the deliciuos flavors from the bacon, mushrooms and other wonderful ingredients. It is wonderful fresh, and just as yummy from the freezer.

6
3 slices bacon, diced
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half for a lower fat version)
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces dry farfalle (bowtie) pasta
water for boiling pasta
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
In a large skillet over high heat, brown the diced bacon. Season the cut up chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute until lightly browned. Once the chicken is cooked, add the sliced mushrooms and saute until browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes and chicken broth to the hot skillet. Allow it come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender. Add the cream and bring to a boil; stirring.Take off heat and add the bacon, chicken and mushroom to the sauce and set aside. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add dry pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, transfer to a bowl. Pour the chicken and sauce over the hot pasta and toss. Place in a baking dish and top with shredded Parmesan cheese and bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Freezer Meal Instructions: Prepare as directed, however cook pasta to barely al dente. There should be a bite to the pasta where it's not completely cooked. Follow directions exactly as stated above until the point of preheating the oven. Instead, cover the pan with foil and freeze. Wait until dish is nearly room temperature before freezing. When ready to prepare, defrost overnight and bake in preheated oven as directed above. If not completely thawed you will need to add some cooking time.
Nutritions

Calories
508

Sodium
972mg
40% DV

Fat
39g
61% DV

Protein
22g
44% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV