PARMA, CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CREAM PASTA

Parma, Chicken & Mushroom Cream Pasta image

Provided by barnybrit

Time 17m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried pasta shapes (penne, fusilli etc)
olive oil
1 long shallot, finely sliced (or 2 round ones)
1 small garlic clove, chopped
8 mushrooms, sliced (each about the size of an egg)
1 chicken breast, cleaned & sliced (not thick slices)
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 slices parma ham, each slice cut into 6 pieces
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon tomato puree

Steps:

Place Pasta in boiling water and cook according to instructions.
In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are just turning golden brown on their edges, this will take about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the shallot and garlic and continue cooking for 4 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl.
Add a little more Olive Oil to the pan and add the chicken. Grind over some Black Pepper and fry for 2 minutes, turning the chicken half way through cooking.
Return the Mushrooms to the pan along with the Italian seasoning and the Parma Ham, stir.
Add the White Wine and boil until nearly gone (about 2 tablespoons remaining).
Add the cream and bring to the boil. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly reduced and a little thicker.
Add the Tomato Puree, stir.
Drain the cooked Pasta, add it to the sauce and toss through for 1 minute.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.6, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 168.7, Sodium 88, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.6