Johnny Carino fans will like this. I have created my very own version of Carino's :
Spicy Shrimp & Chicken
Penne pasta tossed in a spicy cream sauce with cayenne pepper, shrimp, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions & mushrooms
www.carinos.com/menu/specialties.aspI made it for the first time tonight and my family went crazy for it. Here is Charity "Carino's" Spicy Shrimp and Chicken.
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh sliced portabella mushrooms
1/4 cup fresh chopped garlic
4 TBSP very good virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped green onions
2 cups lean chicken cooked -chopped (I use Boar's Head)
1 lb cooked deveined shrimp
1 small jar roasted sweet red peppers
1 small jar sun dried tomatoes
1 jar sun dried tomato alfredo sauce-"Classico" brand
1/2 lb asiago cheese or parmesan
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 TBSP cheyanne pepper -ground powder
1 box Penne reggate-#76 pasta
Start by putting on a big pot of salted water to boil panne pasta in. Add about 1 TSP salt to water and boil. When water comes to a boil, add pasta and cook as directed on the box. Strain and run water over pasta.
Meanwhile-
Cut and chop all the ingredients above. The cooked chicken in small bite sized chunks and the shrimp whole. In a large pot put in olive oil and washed mushrooms and garlic. Cook until almost done. Next add the heavy cream and cheese. Then add the jar of alfredo sauce. If sauce is too thick add a little more cream.
Add all the other ingredents to the pot except the pasta. Simmer on very low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Serve over the pasta .
Some good Italian bread and a dipping sauce of good olive oil with roasted garlic and a fresh salad and wallah!!!
Enjoy!!!!
Love Charity
