Quick Penne Pasta With Chicken Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick Penne Pasta With Chicken Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 (371 g) box whole wheat penne; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and cut in strips; 1 tablespoon hot creamed horseradish; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, roasted garlic flavour; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, divided; 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package instructions, al dente, adding olive oil to cooking water.
2
Drain and keep warm.
3
Combine ground chicken, cumin, salt and pepper until well mixed.
4
In a non stick frypan, scramble fry chicken mixture, until no longer pink and cooked through.
5
Remove from pan to drain on paper towel.
6
Drain any fat from pan and wipe out with a paper towel.
7
Return chicken mixture to frypan, add red pepper strips, horseradish, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
8
Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Place penne pasta in warmed pasta bowl, pour tomato/chicken mixture over, gently mix together.
10
Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts over pasta mixture.
11
Serve immediately.

411

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.5 (371 g) box whole wheat penne, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 lb ground chicken, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Quick Penne Pasta With Chicken Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Penne Pasta With Chicken Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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