Recipe: Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (Like Johnny Carino's)

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA (LIKE CARINO'S)

ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE:
2 cups heavy cream
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon Asiago Cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
3/4 cup bacon
1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped green onion
1 pound grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully, to ensure that it doesn't boil over. Stir in bouillon and Asiago cheese. Stir with a whisk until dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate for later use.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until soft and translucent.

Stir in garlic and cooked bacon, and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in green onions, chicken and 1 cup cream. Cook, stirring, until cream is heated through.

Add Asiago cream sauce, and heat through.

Toss with cooked pasta until evenly coated, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Source: Michelle, All Recipes