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Cavatappi With Basil and Chicken Cream Sauce Recipe

Cavatappi With Basil and Chicken Cream Sauce Recipe

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Cavatappi With Basil and Chicken Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp flour (i used just over 2 tonight for an extra-creamy sauce)
1 cup milk
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 cup good parmigiano-reggiano cheese (good cheese can really make a difference, look for parma on the rind if you buy it in a block)
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 -4 tbsp freshly chopped basil
1 dash garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded roasted chicken (i buy the rotisserie chickens from the market. this step is optional.)
1 1/2 cups dried cavatappi pasta

Directions:

If putting this over pasta, start your water boiling first, and add pasta when water comes to a boil.
Melt the butter.
Add flour and cook to make light roux.
Stir in milk, salt, pepper, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic powder, chicken, and basil over low-med heat.
Cook until creamy and thick, or to the consistency you like. I find that I have to turn the heat down to low as the sauce begins to come together.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	99.74 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.06g	6%
Cholesterol	50.83mg	17%
Sodium	287.17mg	12%
Potassium	138.51mg	3%
Total Carbs	2.82g	1%
Sugars	1.23g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	1%
Protein	13.48g	27%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	44.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.59 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.5g	6%
Cholesterol	56.36mg	17%
Sodium	318.41mg	12%
Potassium	153.58mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.13g	1%
Sugars	1.36g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.21g	1%
Protein	14.95g	27%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	49.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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