Ingredients:
1 box of your favorite macaroni
½ lb. of boneless chicken breast –sliced (left over or fresh)
1 bunch of scallions - chopped into large pieces
8 sun dried tomatoes – sliced
8 cloves of garlic – chopped
1 healthy handful of parsley – coarsely chopped
1 handful of cilantro – coarsely chopped
¼ cup of craisins – (cranberry raisins)
4 oz. jar of marinated artichoke hearts (drained) – reserve the marinade
1 cup of coarsely chopped fresh breadcrumbs or coarsely chopped croutons
Juice of ½ lemon
Olive oil
Fresh Grated Romano Cheese
Dashes of Fresh black pepper
Heat a griddle or large frying pan and drizzle a little olive oil. Place the scallions, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro and sauté or grill for a minute - Do Not Over Cook and wilt everything! Add the craisins, artichoke hearts toss and remove the veggies from the heat.
Grill the sliced chicken breast with a drizzle of olive oil, until golden and beautiful and remove from heat.
In a small bowl combine the reserved artichoke marinade, ¼ cup of olive oil, the lemon juice and stir.
In a large frying pan or on a griddle drizzle a little olive oil and add the coarse bread crumbs with an extra clove or two of chopped garlic and sauté until the bread crumbs are golden. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Prepare the macaroni as directed on the box. (Al-dente!)
Combine the macaroni with the veggies add the sliced chicken, the bread crumbs and toss.
Drizzle the marinade over the macaroni and grate the Romano cheese. Grind fresh black pepper over the macaroni and toss.
This dish will transport you to Italy without the plane!
Enjoy with Lots of Love,
Catherine
P.S. I just wanted to thank Candace over at Mi Chiamo Candace. She has a delightful blog and shares wonderful recipes. Recently, Candace posted my own Eggplant and Mushroom Parmesan. I was so pleased to read the rave reviews! Thank you Candace! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Please head over and read Candace's post here.
Victoria says
Looks like a nice and easy pasta dish with lots of yummy flavors!! The dried cranberries are a unique addition, but I bet the tartness is a nice touch 🙂
Katerina says
Beautiful ingredients in this pasta dish Catherine, I am sure you've all enjoyed it very much. At least I would have if it was presented in front of me.
Bonnie says
This pasta looks divine. I love the sweet addition of the cranberries. I wish I could taste this. Oh wait, I can and I think I will this weekend.
Pegasuslegend says
One of my very favorite pasta's I dont make enough of after looking at this, you have me craving rigatoni! lovely dish here!
Joanne says
Baked pasta dishes are the best! This looks wonderful with all those veggies.
Chow and Chatter says
this looks tasty you make great pastas
alwayswinner786 says
Looks delicious and awesome flavor and real taste of Italy! Yes it is a free transport to "la vita Italiana".
Catherine if you have your favorite Valentine recipe, I would love to repost it in my blog. I am inviting you to be the part of the celebration.
Love Always.
Couscous & Consciousness says
Sounds positively delicious - yum!
Sue 🙂
Angie's Recipes says
Love this pasta...loaded with flavours!
My Carolina Kitchen says
What a lovely pasta Catherine. I was delighted to see sun dried tomatoes in the ingredients list. I like sun dried tomatoes in just about everything.
Sam
Mary says
Is there a meal more perfect than pasta on a winter day. Yours sounds especially good on this gray Oregon day. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Simply Life says
oh yum! what a great pasta dish!
Magic of Spice says
This is one happy pasta dish 🙂 Very nice for colder weather...
girlichef says
I want a BIG plate of this right now. RIGHT NOW! For dinner. sigh...
Debbie says
Artichokes just make everything better!!! Looks like one delicious dish!
Guilherme says
I really love italian food. This pasta looks very nice and delicious.
cheers
Guilherme
Beth says
What a beautiful dish! I always think artichokes add something special to a recipe.
Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany) says
Hi there,
Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'm glad because now I've found yours!
This looks like a great recipe. I'd love to cook it for my family's dinner.
Mariuca says
I love pasta and this looks delish! Ahhhhhhh hungry at 7.27 am now lol, happy Wed! 🙂
Dina says
Wow!Perfect combination!