Brian loves veal saltimbocca, but I don't buy veal, so he only gets to have it when we go to a restaurant. My solution, make chicken saltimbocca and add some pasta to make it a meal.
So here it is:
Start by boiling your pasta, saving 3/4 of a cup of the cooked pasta water for your sauce.
I used whole grain pasta, but you can use whatever you like.
Take 6 slices of bacon, chopped small and cook until crispy. Remove from pan, and drain on a paper towel. Save about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan and add 3 diced chicken breasts. Brown the chicken, then add one vidalia onion, diced and three cloves of minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
Add fresh chopped sage. I love sage, so I added about 5 tablespoons. You can add more or less depending on your tastes. Saute for a few minutes.
Next add 1/2 cup white wine to de-glaze the pan. Simmer for 5 mins.
Add the pasta water that you saved, and simmer for another 5-10 mins to reduce the liquid.
Optional: I have fresh rainbow chard in my garden, so I added about a cup of chard in with the pasta water. You could also add spinach, collard greens, peas, or any other veggie you think would be good.
When your liquids have reduced a bit add two tablespoons butter, add the bacon back in and add a bit of grated parmesan.
Add your drained pasta in with the sauce and toss to coat it.
Transfer to serving bowl or plates, and top with more parmesan.
YUM!
Enjoy!
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