Guy Cooks With Kids: E.J. and Guy's Pasta Recipe

Name: Guy Cooks With Kids: E.J. and Guy's Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped Italian sausage (hot or sweet); 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped broccoli; 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1/3 cup cubed grilled chicken; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 cup whole wheat penne rigotte, cooked al dente and strained; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, optional; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh spinach; 1/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped broccoli
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1/3 cup cubed grilled chicken
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 cup whole wheat penne rigotte, cooked al dente and strained
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

1
Preheat a saute pan over high heat, add the olive oil and allow to come up to a high temperature.
2
Add the onions and cook until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the sausage and red bell peppers, making sure to move the pan around and to continue stirring for even cooking.
4
Cook 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the mushrooms and broccoli and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
(The garlic should take on a golden color, but be sure to not let it burn.)
8
Stir in the chopped chicken and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Deglaze the pan by adding the chicken stock.
10
Stir around to coat all the ingredients.
11
Add the pasta to the pan, stir to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Stir in the cream sprinkle in the cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
13
Stir in the parsley and spinach.
14
Remove the pasta from the heat.
15
Pour the pasta onto a plate, top with the tomatoes and more cheese, if desired.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped Italian sausage (hot or sweet), 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Guy Cooks With Kids: E.J. and Guy's Pasta 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.

Guy Cooks With Kids: E.J. and Guy's Pasta

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