Fiddlehead Pasta Toss

Fiddlehead Pasta Toss

“The Poultry Place’s souvlaki chicken strips are fabulous in this! The Poultry Place is just across the road from Martin’s on Three Bridges Rd. This is a dish I threw together one day when I was introducing my family to fiddleheads.”

— Rose Martin

  • Quick and Easy
  • 30 Minutes
  • 8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 6 cups cooked Rotini or Bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 pint fiddleheads
  • 1 pint fresh cleaned mushrooms, quartered
  • 1—2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half if large)
  • Salt, pepper and Greek herbs to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
Directions
  • Cook pasta (approx. 3 cups dry) until al–dente.
  • Wash and trim dark ends off fiddleheads (hold small handfuls under running water and rub together lightly to remove brown husks).
  • Sauté mushrooms, fiddleheads & garlic together in 3 tablespoons olive oil until fiddleheads are crisp–tender.
  • Add chicken, drained pasta, grape tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and seasonings & toss gently.
  • Add remaining oil if needed and lemon juice.