Thursday, December 24, 2009

Easy Italian Recipes for my cooking class?

I need a recipe that I can have done and ready to serve in 80 minutes...Please help!Easy Italian Recipes for my cooking class?
Chicken Saltimbocca





Ingredients:





* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves,


each about 6 oz., lightly pounded to an even


thickness


* Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste


* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour


* 2 Tbs. unsalted butter


* 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil


* 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp. dried sage,


plus 4 sage leaves for garnish (optional)


* 2 large slices prosciutto, not paper-thin,


trimmed to fit chicken breasts


* 1/4 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and


trimmed to fit chicken breasts


* 3/4 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or


Sauvignon Blanc





Directions:





Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spread the flour on a plate and dredge each breast, coating evenly and shaking off the excess. Set aside.





In a large fry pan or saut茅 pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbs. of the butter with the olive oil until very hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook until the undersides are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over and continue to cook until they feel firm when pressed in the centers, 4 to 6 minutes more.





Reduce the heat to very low. Sprinkle the breasts evenly with the chopped or dried sage. Top each breast with a piece of prosciutto, then divide the cheese slices evenly among the breasts. Cover the pan tightly and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil, being careful not to allow the foil to touch the cheese.





Increase the heat to high. When the pan is sizzling, add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits stuck on the pan bottom. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1 Tbs. butter.





Spoon an equal amount of the sauce over each breast, then garnish with a sage leaf. Serve immediately. Serves 4.Easy Italian Recipes for my cooking class?
Easy Chicken Parmesan





Ingredients:


1/4 cup olive oil


1 egg


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/2 cup dry bread crumbs


1/2 teaspoon dried basil


1/4 teaspoon ground pepper


4 boneless, skinless chicken breast thinly sliced


2 cups of your favorite Marinara sauce


8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese


1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


1 tablespoon salt


8 ounces spaghetti or linguine





Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).


2. Heat oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-low heat. Beat egg and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish. Mix bread crumbs, basil and pepper in another shallow dish. Dip both sides of each breast in egg mixture, then into bread crumb mixture to coat. Set on a platter.


3. Increase heat to medium-high. When oil starts to shimmer, add chicken and saute, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.


4. Pour marinara sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place chicken in dish and top each with a portion of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese completely melts and browns, about 20 minutes.


5. Bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to boil in a large pot. Add pasta, use package times as a guide, and boil until just tender. Drain, cover and set aside till chicken is ready.


6. Transfer a portion of pasta to each plate. Place sauce and chicken on top of pasta and serve.
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