CookwithSamiam

Howdy Folks and Welcome to " CookwithSamiam "
As you know, in this time of our National Economic struggle, we have to
make the best of all we can.. Eating, is certainly " No Exception "
We have to stretch our budget to make ends meet, while still Eating well.. and ...
making a meal being delicious at the same time that Everyone will really love.. is even better...
  
For less then 20 dollars you can feed your family of 4 to 6, without hurting your budget..
I will be bringing you Recipes of all kinds in the future that will do just that .. From Italy, China,
Recipes of the world..made here in the U.S of A.. And. .to try and help you and your family's
budget, I will never put up a Recipe that I have not made Myself.. So ..
an Awesome Taste on a Low Budget,Is what this is all about 
Believe me, Low Budget and Great Taste is what I know best.. As you will see,

I will get more into the products I choose to use as we go on.. After all,
Blending products for an Awesome eating Experience is a very Important Factor in what I do and  
what I would like you all to experience as well.. Nothing bland will leave my Kitchen...
Remember, Portion control is also a good practice.. So with that said...
 
Today we will be doing the Italian thing.. This is my first blog so please, be as critical as you would
Like.Thank you to all that may read this and to all that may try this recipe...
I know you will love it as much as I loved creating it.. If you have the time please,,
take a minute to let me know what you think of it
and if you Try it well, that's a plus for you as well...
Thanks and Enjoy...

Chicken in Italian Red Sauce

Ingredients


4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves  ( 4 to 7 ounces each )
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garlic powder
2 teaspoons Virgin Olive oil, divided
1 28 oz can Hunts Whole Tomatoes, (Mashed with your home Potato Masher)
1 26 oz can Hunts Garlic and Herb Tomato Sauce
1 Jar Classico Italian ( any style ) tomato sauce (I use Italian Sausage Classico)
   ( It just seems to blend in better than other sauces I have tried..)
1/4 cup Hunts Tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, chopped or 1 tea spoon minced Garlic
10 Baby Carrots,  thinly sliced Long ways
6-10  large fresh Mushrooms, thinly sliced..
1 teaspoon dried Rosemary, Crushed
1 teaspoon Basil, Crushed
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon Oregano
16 oz box of Muller's Italian Pasta of Your Choice ( I prefer Linguine )
     ( Muller's seems to work best for me.. not a lot of Starch in the pasta
       and does a great job of cooking even..)


Directions

Sprinkle both sides of Chicken with Garlic powder and Pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, Cover and
cook all chicken in 1 teaspoon Virgin Olive oil..till juices run clear.. (Brown both sides)    
remove to the side and keep warm.
In the same skillet, (do not drain) saute tomatoes and garlic in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
Add carrots, saute 2-3 minutes longer with above .
In a large pot, Combine the tomato sauces, tomato paste, rosemary and stir in the contents of the skillet.
Now, Bring to a boil.
Add all other ingredients.. Including the chicken to the Pot.

Reduce heat to Med Low... simmer for 2 to 3 hours stirring every 30 minutes only...
You want to build up that blended flavor...

In another pot for the Pasta, add 1/4 cup Olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water..

Olive oil keeps the Pasta from Sticking together and boiling over and the salt helps the water to
boil a little Harder and faster.. When the water is at a raging boil, add the Muller's pasta of your choice..  
Remember to always cook the Muller's pasta according to directions on the package..

Serves 4 - 6  with your choice of pasta..

Oh !!  Don't forget the Garlic bread......( But then that's another Recipe ) .. Ummmm !!