Penne Rustica

submitted by Sharee Leibing
 
Prepare for lots of yummy leftovers! (makes about 10-12 servings)

16 oz penne pasta
 ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 packet bacon
4 tsp. paprika
12 oz grilled chicken breast
Rosemary, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
Mozzarella Cheese

Cook pasta according to directions on package. Cook Bacon. Slice cooked chicken into medium-bite size pieces. Combine sauce (directions below), cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, bell peppers, parm cheese, and paprika and mix thoroughly. Spread into pans. Top with chopped rosemary and mozzarella cheese. Bake 475 for 10 minutes.

Grantinata Sauce:

2 tsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1 tsp. rosemary, chopped
½ cup marsala cooking wine
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper(I usually leave it out—spicy!)
½ tsp. Dijon or dry mustard
3 ½ cups heavy cream

In large pan, sauté garlic in butter for a couple of minutes. Add marsala wine and boil until reduces by half. Add mustard, salt, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and heavy cream and allow to cook until sauce thickens.

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