Fasta Pasta Gorgonzola With Spinach, Red Peppers And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Fasta Pasta Gorgonzola With Spinach, Red Peppers And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb corkscrew macaroni; 1 large whole boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 (8 ounce) bag pre-washed Baby Spinach; 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and cut into thin strips (can substitute bottled just as good); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium); 1 bunch fresh basil, sliced into ribbons; 8 ounces gorgonzola, cut into 1 cubes (or other mild, creamy blue cheese); salt and pepper; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb corkscrew macaroni
1 large whole boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) bag pre-washed Baby Spinach
1 large red bell pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and cut into thin strips (can substitute bottled just as good)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
1 bunch fresh basil, sliced into ribbons
8 ounces gorgonzola, cut into 1 cubes (or other mild, creamy blue cheese)
salt and pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
Cut chicken into 1/2--inch pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan and saute chicken pieces until just cooked through, around 5 minutes. Remove chicken and pan juices to a bowl and set aside.
3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil in same pan and saute garlic until translucent. Do not allow it to brown.
4
Add the washed spinach and saute until wilted. Add chicken broth and red peppers and bring to a boil. Add basil and gorgonzola and stir over medium-high heat until cheese melts completely.
5
Add drained pasta, chicken and juices to saute pan and heat for 1 minute, mixing thoroughly with vegetable-cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Divide among serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.

521

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb corkscrew macaroni, 1 large whole boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Fasta Pasta Gorgonzola With Spinach, Red Peppers And Pine Nuts 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.

Fasta Pasta Gorgonzola With Spinach, Red Peppers And Pine Nuts

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