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Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce
Looking for a fast, weeknight pasta dish that doesn't involve red sauce? This healthy pasta dish is just 20 minutes from stove to plate!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Christopher Michel📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●skillet
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during the last ⏱️ 2 minutes of cooking time. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, ⏱️ 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
garlic, chopped4 cloves
3
Stir in pasta and peas, chicken, Parmesan, and basil. Stir in reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to make a sauce. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.
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