Pureed Pasta with Chicken Alfredo

1. Combine Thick & Easy^® Ground Chicken with smooth Alfredo sauce and stir well.
2. Heat thoroughly to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. (If sauce separates from meat during heating, stir well and drain any excess liquid).
3. If needed, for thickness add about 1 tsp of Thick & Easy^® Instant Food Thickener; stir well.
4. Keep hot for service at 135°F or higher.
5. Prepare Thick & Easy^® Bulk Pureed Thickened Pasta Blend per package directions and hold for service.
6. To serve: Portion 1/2 cup of pureed pasta onto serving plate**.
7. Top pasta with about 2/3 cup of chicken & Alfredo sauce mixture.
8. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese, if
   desired.

Before serving, always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines. If needed, add 1 tsp Thick & Easy^® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener per directions for each serving of meat with sauce.

Recipe Notes:

*Make sure sauce does not have particulates and is pureed smooth before adding to chicken.

**Pasta may be served in a variety of ways:

• Portion 1/2 cup onto plate and spread evenly.
• Serve straight from the bag by making a very small snip in the corner of the bag and pipe onto plate.
• Place pasta in a pastry bag with desired tip and pipe onto plate.