OK, guess I'll post my special I'll be making today....
Angel Hair with Blackened Chicken Pomodoro (entree)
One Pound Angel Hair pasta, dry or fresh
two chicken breast, boneless and skinless
blackening spice (Emiril makes a decent pre-packaged one)
4 roma tomatoes
6 cloves garlic
1 bunch basil
1/2 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), the greener and stinkier, the better!!!
1 pat butter
s&p to taste
Coat the chicken breast in the spice, and grill till fully cooked, or sear in a hot saute pan with a touch of oil and finish in the oven, set aside for now.. Put hot, salted water on to boil for the pasta. There is no need to add oil to the water, that's a myth and has no effect on the cooking. The salt however is crucial. I repeat, so don't forget to salt the fucking water!!! Dice the tomatoes, and thinly slice the garlic, the thinner the better. Julienne the basil(take the leaves, stack on top of each other, and cut into thin strips). Cut the chicken into strips, and cook off the pasta. Now, prep is done....
In a saute pan, add the olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. When hot, add the sliced garlic and cook until it starts to brown, this will bring out the nutty, roasted flavor. Then add the tomatoes. If you are on a gas stove, this will probably flame up, so be cautious. When the tomatoes start to break down(about a minute of simmering) add the sliced chicken and the basil. Let them heat and then season with salt and pepper. Then add the pasta, toss and serve. Garnish with parmesean cheese. If you're looking to get laid with this dish, save one of the basil tops and garnish with that as well.
You can also substitue any blackened fish, prawns, or go vegetarian as well(just add some chili flakes to provide the heat)