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Garganelli with Chicken, Asparagus and Wild Mushroom with a Marsala Cream Sauce

4 servings

Chef: Fred Ramos

Restaurant: Angelina Risorante, Chicago, Illinois

Fred Ramos is a graduate of the Culinary School of Kendall College and is currently the executive chef at Angelina Ristorante, a small family owned Italian restaurant that serves creative traditional Italian dishes in a romantic casual environment. In 2001 chef Ramos was nominated top 10 sous chef in the nation by Bertoli Olive Oil. Ramos competed in the Bocus d' Or twice and both times finished in the top 4.

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Ingredients

1 pound dried Garganelli pasta
1/4 cup Columbo Sweet Marsala
1 pound boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup caramelized onions
1 bunch blanched asparagus
1 tablespoon sweet cream butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup assorted sliced wild mushrooms
1 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the pasta, cook until almost al dente for approximately 10 minutes, then drain. Set aside.

In a heavy saucepan sauté the chicken thighs in 1/2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Set aside to rest and cool, pull or cut the chicken meat into strips and reserve for the sauce along with any juices.

In the same pan used to cook the chicken, sauté the wild mushrooms for the sauce in the remaining olive oil until cooked through, approximately 3 minutes at high heat. Deglaze the pan by adding the Sweet Marsala and let reduce for one minute then add the asparagus, onions, heavy cream, butter, pasta and pulled chicken along with any juices. Cook until the sauce coats the pasta, shaking the pan vigorously to prevent sticking. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the grated cheese, and toss. Serve immediately.

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What a great neighborhood find. Chef Fred was so nice and his food was incredible. Will definitely be back. Good Luck!

Posted: August 28, 2012 17:13 by dhesser
Just had this for lunch at Angelina's. Chef Ramos you are amazing!!

Posted: August 28, 2012 15:40 by noram
I can't wait to make this recipe. Seems simple for a novice cook.

Posted: August 28, 2012 13:19 by setaylor
Best meal I ever had. Thank you Chef Ramos.

Posted: August 27, 2012 19:46 by cornell
Kudos to Chef Ramos!

Posted: August 27, 2012 10:09 by bemis
This recipe is so great. Had it at the restaurant the other night and the combination of mushroom, asperagus and chicken was wonderful. Love Chef Ramos. Will definitely be back

Posted: August 27, 2012 10:07 by arhoops
Posted: August 26, 2012 13:12 by MNeagle
Loved everything about the experience this evening from the inviting feeling, relaxed ambiance, wonderful service and mostly the amazing food! Chef Fred never disappoints and always brings something new and unexpected. Mad props!

Posted: August 23, 2012 23:36 by tbills
Great and simple recipe that delivers. Had this at Angelina's in their prix fixe menu and it was the best meal I have had there out of many; well finessed. The salad and dessert were exceptional as well. Kudos to the chef! Staff too! (Can you tell I am still high off of this meal? And I don't drink!)

Posted: August 23, 2012 20:44 by jeffyglenn
Chef Ramos is gifted in creating an amazing tantalizing treat for the pallete.

Posted: August 22, 2012 22:10 by sswg

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best pasta ever :)

Posted: August 22, 2012 16:40 by danielino
I've had chef Ramos' recipies before and I can't wait to try this one out as well! In my family, we are all big fans of wild mushrooms and pasta, this one adds a special taste because of the marsala.

Posted: August 22, 2012 12:03 by galeze
This looks like a wonderful recipe. I can't wait to try it. Thank you Chef Fred!

Posted: August 18, 2012 19:57 by dianew
My boyfriend and I have eaten at Angelina's a few times and Chef Fred is terrific. His food is scruptous.

Posted: August 18, 2012 19:19 by dee07
I ahve been to Angelina's several times and it is always great. Thank you Chef Ramos!

Posted: August 18, 2012 19:16 by carloc
this is an awesome recipe. Cudos to Chef Ramos.

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My favorite restaurant, love chef ramos' food.

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This recipe looks wonderful. Can't wait to try it.

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I drive 30 miles just for Chef Fred's food. Magnificent

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Posted: August 18, 2012 14:33 by dking
This recipe is awesome and so is Chef Fred. Love Angelina's

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Chef Ramos is an amazing Chef and always a great creation. Vote for Chef Ramos.

Joel Johnson

Posted: August 18, 2012 13:12 by JoelJohnson
I vote for Chef Ramos in Chicago at Angelia Ristorante.

Joel Johnson

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Posted: August 17, 2012 13:58 by anniescissors
MMMMM!! DELICIOSA PASTA FRED GRACIAS.

Posted: August 17, 2012 09:49 by tevila896
Oh My! I had the chef make this dish for me at Angelina's in Chicago. I asked for him to make it with cappellini and he did. What a wonderful dish and the cutest, sweetest chef. Can not wait to taste it again. Wondered what I should take home, the rest of my food or the chef.

Posted: August 16, 2012 23:25 by artacl
Chef Fred is fabulous. His cooking is masterful.

Posted: August 16, 2012 23:24 by kmccoy
Love the recipe, angelina is our favorite restaurant! Thanks for the new recipe!

Posted: August 16, 2012 19:07 by jeffcannon
delish!

Posted: August 16, 2012 18:38 by britthaugen
I loved it!!!! can not wait to have it again....

Posted: August 10, 2012 10:27 by Carolina1962
Another work of art by Fred! His creations are always outstandingly wonderful!

Posted: August 09, 2012 22:17 by Lizettay
Me encanto Chaparito!!!

Posted: August 09, 2012 21:14 by Lupita
Great restaurant love Angelinas!

Posted: August 07, 2012 19:12 by lauraktp
Posted: August 06, 2012 11:29 by Blanqui
LOve Angelina, great recipe!

Posted: August 03, 2012 14:28 by amandap
Looks great and looking forward to making it!

Fred is awesome!!

Posted: August 02, 2012 12:27 by sam7234
This recipe is fabulous!

Posted: July 22, 2012 18:38 by Irmadel
Cuoco Ramos,

Stupefacente

Che ne dite di una ricetta di pollo piccata a morire?

Posted: July 16, 2012 19:11 by boater
I have been fortunate enough to visit Angelina Ristorante on several occasions, and I have never been dissappointed! Chef Ramos puts his heart & soul into every dish, which explains why his offerings are so magnificent! This recipe was simple enough for a novice, like myself, to feel like a chef in my home kitchen. Thank you for a great recipe Fred, and I can't wait til my next visit to Chicago! Lunch or dinner, Angelina Ristorante is a must! BRAVO!

Posted: July 15, 2012 16:24 by jonboy22
Looks amazing and easy cant wait to try it!!

Posted: July 15, 2012 15:58 by Jonihazel
Amazing recipe - amazing chef!!! Fred never ceases to amaze!!!

Posted: July 15, 2012 15:55 by broj
good flavors & great ingredients....deliciouso

Posted: July 15, 2012 11:58 by mattw
Fantastic!

Posted: July 14, 2012 16:22 by JohnBoy
A beautiful and delicious recipe.

Posted: July 09, 2012 11:57 by jennypickell
I'm making this next week. Wish it could be sooner

Posted: July 07, 2012 02:34 by jerrygvk
Love Fred, love the garganelli!! Yes please! Thank you, can I have another!

Posted: July 07, 2012 01:12 by elisa88
Great combination of flavors, beautifully put together. Amazing chef!

Posted: July 03, 2012 19:12 by evita66
A delicious and simple classic italian dish...one of my favorites from Chef Ramos.

Posted: July 03, 2012 15:30 by Boxofzen
Excellent Chef - Great tasting!

Posted: July 02, 2012 12:59 by mabell
Fred is wonderful chef and anything he makes melts in your mouth

Posted: July 01, 2012 17:30 by robinik
Well rooted culinary sense, clear directions and tasty results. Best of the lot. Bravo!

Posted: July 01, 2012 07:34 by folexcchef
Wonderfully balanced flavors and the quality ingredients are what makes this dish truly fabulous ! Mangia Bene

Posted: June 30, 2012 10:04 by forzaundici
Posted: June 30, 2012 10:02 by forzaundici
OMG! What a simple but amazing recipe. It's that Marsala wine that inspires the whole dish.

Posted: June 29, 2012 19:18 by lartac
Amazing flavors, easy to prepare, & readily available ingredients. Love it!

Posted: June 28, 2012 23:42 by chocolatbrown
Everything Fred makes is absolutely delicious..but this recipe is one of those that stand above the rest...go to Angelina's and try it - you will not be dissapointed!

Posted: June 28, 2012 16:39 by BlanquiMartini
It was great

Posted: June 27, 2012 20:16 by beefcake
I had this at Angelina one nite with my "friend" The Chef brought it out himself and gave my boyfriend and i the greatest story about how he came up with the recipe. I love it

Posted: June 27, 2012 20:15 by beefcake