What's for dinner?

I've been thinking of adding a column to my blog that will feature a new recipe every week. I'm always on the look-out for new things to make for dinner- so I thought I'd share what we had for dinner tonight. I made this recipe up, so it doesn't have a name, hmm maybe I should think of one? We'll call it "SUNDAY PASTA" since this is a quick -dish we have made on many Sundays (so unoriginal I know!)

I hope I am not missing any key steps or ingredients! This recipe is very forgiving, so measurements don't have to be exact. If you want to scale back on the butter and oil- you can, it's still good, but don't omit both- the combination of the two is really good!! I hope you enjoy!!

SUNDAY PASTA

Recipe serves 6

• 1 1/2 lbs of Pasta (we usually use spaghetti, but you can use whatever you have on hand)
• 4-6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 4-6 Tbsp Oil (use the oil that the sun-dried tomatos are packed in)
• 4-5 Chicken Breasts (raw), cut into cubes
• 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1/4- 1/2 C Lemon Juice
• 1 C Olives (Kalmata or Black), chopped or sliced
• 1 C Sun-dried tomatoes packed in Oil, sliced
• 1/2 C chopped parsley
• Parmesan Cheese

Directions:  Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large sautee pan, melt the butter & olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken & cook 3-4 minutes or until done.  Add the garlic & cook for 1 minute (any more than that and it will burn). Add the lemon juice, olives & sun-dried tomatos. When the pasta is done cooking, drain & add to mixture. Toss well. Add parsley & parmesan just before serving.

Comments

[Lindsey Larsen]

love, love, LOVE this idea!!

[Lindy]

Hey Morgan, I love the idea of one recipe a week! I've posted recipes on my blog before, but not consistently! I will be checking here every week for something fabulous!

[Betsey]

Morgan,

Thanks so much for the recipe! I made it last night for dinner and it was a big hit. It made a ton so I have left overs for lunch today!

[matt]

one word: yum. it beats the spice cake cupcakes i made for dinner...

[betsey]

I'm going to make this for dinner tonight. It looks nice and light...it is too hot for the oven!

Thanks again for the delicious cookies. Richard and I started eating them on the way home from church last night. He joked that we should try to finish them before we got home...we almost made it, we only had two left in the bag by the time we reached our apartment!

Thanks Morgan!

[Megs]

I love this idea!! I will never have to search for great recipes since you always make the best food! Can't wait to see what else you post. Maybe if we're all lucky it'll contain something fantastic with Frito Lay chips and the name "Stack Ups" ... :)

[Mandy]

I have been on the look out for new recipes to make for dinner so I love your idea of posting a recipe each week. I will definitely stay tuned! Thanks for the yummy recipe.

[em]

mmmm yummy!
your pasta looks better than mine tonight - lucky you didn't come over - HA!
YOU are just too clever to be true ;)