Penne With Smoked Chicken And Mascarpone Recipe

Name: Penne With Smoked Chicken And Mascarpone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne rigate; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound young green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths and blanched until al dente; 1/2 pound zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 -by-1/3-inch sticks; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 pound boneless smoked chicken breast--skinned, trimmed of fat and shredded; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt; 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound penne rigate
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound young green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths and blanched until al dente
1/2 pound zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 -by-1/3-inch sticks
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 pound boneless smoked chicken breast--skinned, trimmed of fat and shredded
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt
2 tablespoons minced parsley

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
2
Meanwhile, in a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the mascarpone and sherry vinegar. Cook over low heat until melted; keep warm.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large non-reactive skillet. Add the green beans and zucchini and saute until tender and lightly browned. Stir in the shallots and cook until softened. Add the smoked chicken and crushed red pepper, season with salt and cook just until warmed through.
4
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the vegetables and the mascarpone sauce; add some of the reserved cooking liquid if the pasta seems dry. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.
5
Serve With: A plate of sliced tomatoes with basil, sprinkled with olive oil. Buy some extra mascarpone to serve with fresh figs and thin butter cookies for dessert.
6
Notes: TIP: The secret of this dish is using flavorful smoked chicken breasts. We love the individually packed boneless ones from Nodine's Smokehouse in Goshen, Connecticut; 800-222-

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne rigate, 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Smoked Chicken And Mascarpone 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.

Penne With Smoked Chicken And Mascarpone

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