4 Ways Penne

Name: 4 Ways Penne
Uploaded: 2017-08-22T15:39:52Z
Duration: PT101.786S
Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 22 August, 2017 at 17:39

1. Garlic Chicken Primavera

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 cups asparagus, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
4 cups cooked penne
1 cup Parmesan

METHOD
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook garlic and chicken for 5 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes. Add pasta and Parmesan, stirring until cheese is melted and evenly distributed. Serve!

2. Penne Alla Vodka

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 28-ounce tomato sauce
½ cup vodka
½ tsp red chili flakes
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups cooked penne
Parsley and Parmesan to garnish

METHOD
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook onion until translucent. Add beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until all the moisture has evaporated and the beef is browned. Add tomato sauce, vodka, and chili flakes, stirring and cooking until the sauce has reduced. Add cream, stirring until evenly incorporated. Stir in pasta until evenly coated. Serve with parsley and Parmesan.

3. Spinach Artichoke Penne

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. olive oil
5 oz spinach
1 cup artichoke hearts, drained
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
4 cups cooked penne

METHOD
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spinach, cooking until wilted, than add artichoke hearts, and cook for a minute. Now add cream cheese and stir until melted. Sprinkle in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, stirring until smooth. Add pasta and mix until pasta is evenly coated. Serve!

4. Cajun Chicken Alfredo

INGREDIENTS
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup sausage, sliced
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups cooked penne
1 cup Parmesan
¼ cup parsley

METHOD
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the garlic, sausage, and chicken until garlic starts to brown and the chicken. Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausage and chicken. Add the cream, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, stirring until evenly mixed. To finish, add Parmesan and parsley, stirring until cheese melts and pasta is coated with a thick sauce. Serve!