Rustic Comfort Gameplan

MENU: RUSTIC COMFORTS

Day 1
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Roasted Zucchini with Oregano

Day 2
Penne Rustica

Day 3
Braised Clams in Parsley Broth with Peas
Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Fried Capers

Meal #1
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place into oven and roast.


• Serve 4 breasts with this meal, reserving the rest for another meal.


• Top with the tomato sauce and serving with the roasted zucchini.

Roasted Zucchini with Oregano

• Arrange zucchini and tomatoes on same baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.


• Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice and oregano. Place into oven and roast.


• Reserve half the zucchini and 8 tomatoes for another meal.


• Place the roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce and chili powder in a blender and process.


• Serve with zucchini and chicken. Enjoy!

Meal #2
Penne Rustica

• Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.


• Add to bowl reserved cooked chicken, artichoke hearts, reserved zucchini, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved roasted tomatoes, green olives and chopped basil.


• Season with salt and pepper and garnish with cheese. Enjoy!

Meal #3
Braised Clams in Parsley Broth with Peas

• Saute shallots and garlic.


• Add white wine, clams and chicken broth.
  
• Remove clams and add parsley and butter and simmer.


• Place peas into microwave and steam.


• Serve peas and bruschetta on the side with the clams.