Fresh Herb Penne With Chicken And Tomatoes Food

TOMATO CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in wine or broth; cook for 1 minute. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and slightly thickened.

PENNE WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan or saucepan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the onions, garlic and tomatoes with the juice. Mash the tomatoes with a potato masher in the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the penne and 2 tablespoons salt and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta.
• Mash the tomatoes again until coarsely chopped. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water to thin out the sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Thin with additional pasta water if necessary.
• Transfer the pasta to the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Add some of the Parmigiano-Reggiano to the pan and combine. Cook the pasta in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, adding more grated cheese as the pasta cooks. Add some of the basil and parsley and the chile flakes and then drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the pasta to a large shallow serving dish and top with freshly grated cheese. Top with the ricotta and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Garnish with the remaining basil and parsley; serve immediately.

PENNE WITH BABY MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES, AND HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the oregano and thyme sprigs. Chop them together with the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper, and then use the flat side of the knife to mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Put in a bowl, along with the cheese, olive oil and toss to coat the cheese with the herb paste.
• Cut the tomatoes into pieces about the same size as the cheese. Gently fold the tomatoes, parsley, and olives in with the cheese. Add the drained pasta and toss, then drizzle over a bit of olive oil and toss again. Serve now or room temperature.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND FRESH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
• Add fresh herbs and garlic to water, and cook for a few seconds, until herbs turn brighter green. Remove and drain.
• Place herbs and garlic in a blender or food processor with ricotta, broth, salt, and peppers.
• Blend until smooth.
• Heat grill.
• Cook penne according to package directions.
• Drain pasta, and place in serving platter.
• While chicken and pasta cook, transfer sauce to a saucepan, heat over medium low heat until chicken and pasta are ready.
• Season chicken with season salt and pepper. Coat with cooking spray if necessary.
• Grill over medium fire, turning once, 8-10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
• Remove chicken to cutting board, and let rest until until sauce and pasta are done.
• Slice chicken.
• Arrange pasta and chicken on a serving platter.
• Spoon warmed sauce over pasta and chicken.
• If using, garnish with fresh basil sprigs, and sprinkle paprika over the finished dish.

FRESH HERB PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and Mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
• Note: if you do not have fresh basil or garlic, you may substitute 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.

CHICKEN AND HERB BUTTER PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• For Herb Butter:
• Let butter get close to room temperature and mix all Herb Butter ingredients in small bowl. Wrap and form into a cylinder in parchment paper. Refrigerate. Let the flavors marry for a day or two. Can be made same day but flavors are better the longer it sit in the fridge!
• Cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces. Season with your favorite seasoning and saute until meat is white and done. I used blackening seasoning and salt and pepper. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
• Cook mini penne until al dente. Drain. Add to entire stick of herb butter and stir. Add olive oil and fresh chopped tomato. Add the parsley paste mixture. Add chicken. Stir and serve while hot. Top with Kraft Parmesan Cheese and fresh parsley for garnish. I like the large slivers of parmesan the best but grated will do. Please use fresh parmesan and not the processed type. Enjoy!

FRESH TOMATO AND GARLIC PENNE

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.

PENNE WITH TOMATO HERB CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in oil.
• Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta.
• Stir cream into sauce and heat through.

PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Heat water for pasta.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic for a minute or so.
• Add tomatoes, salt & pepper.
• Start cooking the pasta now.
• Cook tomatoes over medium heat for ~7 minutes.
• Add basil. (If you're adding additional ingredients, do so here.) Simmer 3-5 minutes (or until your veggies are as tender as you want them).
• **I've found that adding a little bit of pasta water to tomato mixture before you drain the penne really evens out the dish.
• Toss tomato mixture and parmesan with pasta. Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.

FRESH TOMATO AND GARLIC PENNE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.