Nicky G’s Comeback Pasta

By Tony Leodora

Nick Giovanangelo (Nicky G) is the owner of Inside Jewelers, one of the long time sponsors of the GolfTalk Live radio show. He has been a guest on the show a number of times and his recipes have become famous (such as his Hoagie in a Bowl, for Masters Saturday). Now he shows his versatility by preparing something inspirational during football season.

When the Eagles are in desperate need of a comeback, as they are after last week’s embarrassing loss at home to the Cowboys, Nicky G always relies on favorite chicken and sausage pasta dish. He recommends it as a game time meal.

Ingredients

1 lb. of boneless chicken breast

1 lb. of sweet or hot Italian sausage

1 bunch of cooked broccoli rabe

1 can of Cento tomatoes

8 oz of chicken stock

1 cup of white zinfandel wine

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. hot pepper seeds

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. parsley

1 large onion

¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil

The Process

In a large fry pan, saute onion in olive oil.

Cut chicken into 2-inch cubes and add to pan. Cook for 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes, chicken stock and rest of spices.

Bake sausage for 20 minutes in oven at 375 degrees.

Cut into 1-inch pieces and add to ingredients in frying pan.

Pour wine over simmering ingredients in frying pan.

Cook on low heat for 30 minutes. With 10 min. left in cooking time, add broccoli rabe.

Cook one lb. of your favorite pasta, al dente.

Ladle the chicken and sausage mix over the pasta and top with grated locatelli cheese.

Feeds 4 to 6 people.