Creamy Garlic Penne Recipe

Name: Creamy Garlic Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can skim evaporated milk; 1 1/3 cups skim milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules; 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half (about 3); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped fresh tomato; 1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat (about 6 ounces); 3 cups penne pasta (10 ounces); 2 quarts boiling water; 1 tablespoon salt (optional); 2 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese (optional); chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (13 1/2 ounce) can skim evaporated milk
1 1/3 cups skim milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half (about 3)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat (about 6 ounces)
3 cups penne pasta (10 ounces)
2 quarts boiling water
1 tablespoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese (optional)
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Whisk both milks into flour in large non-stick frying pan until smooth. Add garlic and bouillon powder. Heat and stir on medium-low until boiling and thickened. Keep warm on low, stirring occasionally.
2
Saute chicken in olive oil in non-stick frying pan for 5 minutes until slightly browned. Sprinkle with cayenne and pepper. Add tomato and crabmeat. Toss well until hot. Add to milk mixture. Stir. Keep warm.
3
Cook pasta in boiling water and salt in large pot or Dutch oven for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender. Drain.
4
Turn pasta into serving dish. Pour sauce over top. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

1475

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can skim evaporated milk, 1 1/3 cups skim milk, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Garlic Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Garlic Penne

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