Jackie's Sicilian Penne Pasta
Jackie's Sicilian Penne Pasta
My mother being Sicilian always made a lot of pasta growing up, especially penne so this recipe makes me think of my childhood. This makes a great healthy pasta option with lots of veggies that your whole family will love.
TYPE | MAIN COURSE |
SERVES | 4 |
DIFFICULTY | MODERATE |
PREP TIME | 10 MIN |
COOK TIME | 50 MIN |
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 zucchini trimmed and quartered lengthwise cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 2 yellow squash trimmed and quartered lengthwise cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 yellow pepper thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 chicken breasts pounded to one inch thick
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 ounce chives
- 1 lemon quartered
- 3/4 cup mushroom stock
- 8 tablespoons crème fraiche
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste. Add penne once boiling cook until al dente 9-11 minutes. Drain well.
- While penne cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil to 6 qt saute over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, squash, onion, and peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and softened. 10-12 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds. Transfer all to a bowl.
- Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. Turn off heat, season with salt and pepper then transfer to bowl with other veggies.
- Heat large drizzle of olive oil over medium heat high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown 5-7 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Chop into chunks and set aside. Wash out the pan.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and season with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring until tomatoes are softened 2-4 minutes.
- Stir in half of the chives and juice from half the lemon. Reduce heat to low, then stir in mushroom stock.
- Whisk in crème fraiche; season with salt and pepper.
- Add veggies and drained penne to pan with sauce; stir well to combine. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
- Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan and remaining chives. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
RECIPE BY
Jackie Davis
All-Clad Executive Assistant & Mom
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