Aunt Marge's Delicious Tomatoes...and other stories.

Wow, it has been about two weeks since I last posted a recipe.  Who knew unemployment would keep me so busy?  I have been going non-stop, thank goodness I don't have a "real job" to tie me down!  I've gotten the chance to assist at my old sorority as school gets ready to begin and although it has been hard work, it has been very rewarding.  I've also been hitting the gym as much as possible to start pre-training (yeah, I need to train to train) for a mini-marathon next year. 

Last night I made Blake a nice home cooked meal complete with leftovers for tonight, since I knew I'd be in Bloomington at the Alpha Delta Pi house today.  PLITS!

The most important part of this recipe involves Aunt Marge's Tomatoes.  If you don't have an Aunt Marge who grows the most delicious tomatoes this side of the Mississippi, then I don't know what to tell you.  I guess you better scout out the farmer's market, but even then, I doubt they will come close.  Anyway, once you have procured the ripest, reddest, and most delicious tomatoes, then you may proceed.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Roasted Tomatoes

4 large tomatoes (Aunt Marge's is possible)  ;)
1 box Fettuccine Noodles
1 jar Alfredo sauce
fresh basil (or frozen cubes of basil, which are very handy!)
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 small onion, diced
1 lb chicken breast cutlets, sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
olive oil

Step 1 - Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Slice tomatoes into rounds and place on greased baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Roast for 1 hour.

Step 2 - Cook fettuccine noodles as directed.

Step 3 - In a large skillet on medium-high heat, cook onion, mushrooms, and chicken until chicken is no longer pink.  Add the Alfredo sauce, roasted tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and fresh basil.  Heat through.

Toss the pasta and sauce together and top with some fresh shaved Parmesan cheese.  Voila!

Now go hug your Aunt Marge.