So I felt like cooking a nice lunch for...well...ME today. :) I too often just have PB&J or Cheese & Crackers or Mac & Cheese with the kids. So I decided to make something new and yummy. I knew my hubby wouldn't like this, either, so It was a good excuse to make it for just me! (plus I have to try things out before I make them for my girlfriends! I love them too much to make them my guinea pigs!)

So I had some gnocchi in the pantry, and some sauce...and threw together this:


Strobist Info: Speedlight bounced off of couch (yes, I said couch) to warm up the picture. EV +1 (my couch is a light tan and works pretty well at reflecting light ;) )



Strobist Info: Speedlite shot through umbrella, camera left 45 degrees, and up 45 degrees. EV +1

OK, here we go. :)

Gnocchi: You can either buy it prepackages at the store in the pasta aisle, or make it. Recipe: HERE
Boil them for a minute or two in boiling water, until they float to the top, then drain. They will stick together so don't let them sit too long.

Chicken: 4 chicken breasts, sautéed in olive oil over medium heat. I season with some Greek Seasoning I have, but you can just use salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and thyme if you like. :)

Sauce: I totally cheat and buy jar sauced, but only Gia Russia's Alla Vodka sauce. Its about $7 a jar, but its so worth it.

Boil or steam some asparagus to your liking....this will go underneath everything else when dish is assembled.

I got some Asiago Cheese bread from a local grocery here, but I am sure you can find it anywhere. I just slice, butter it, and then sprinkle some garlic salt on it, and put it in the oven on broil for a minute or two. It doesn't take long, so watch it or else you will have black croutons instead of crusty toasted garlic bread!

To Assemble...its pretty simple. Asparagus goes on the bottom, then add a chicken breast and some gnocchi. Then spoon on warm vodka sauce, and add some parsley for garnish!