Spicy Penne Rosa

Spicy Penne Rosa

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Penne Rosa

Recipe #135824 | 35 min | 10 min prep

 

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

 

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) box penne pasta

1 lb boneless chicken breast

1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (drained)

2 (16 ounce) jars alfredo sauce (I use 'light' alfredo sauce to cut a few calories)

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (8 ounce) container sliced mushrooms

red pepper flakes

parmesan cheese (optional) 

Cayenne Pepper (1 Tbsp+) (optional)

 

Directions

1-Fill a medium size pot with water and add red pepper flakes, bring to boil and penne noodles.

2-Cut chicken into pieces and cook thoroughly. Set aside and keep warm.

3-Saute mushrooms.

4-De-thaw spinach and drain out all excess water.

5-In a large saucepan mix Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, spinach and more red pepper flakes (to taste). Simmer on low for 15-20 minute.

6-Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.

7-Add chicken to pasta and stir.

8-Add sauce and stir.

9-Serve immediately and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

 

 Source: Recipezaar