penne pasta recipe

Easy Penne Rosa - tender pasta in a delicious tomato cream sauce, and tossed with chicken &amp; Parmesan.  Chicken Penne Rosa is ready in no time &amp; perfect for any night of the week!

Chicken Penne Rosa

T Butter

tsp Garlic

oz Chicken Breast, diced

Onion,

Garlic,

Pasta Sauce

Milk

Half-and-Half

tsp Dried Basil

Parmesan Cheese, grated

Penne Pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium...

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.

If not using leftover chicken, add the chicken...

If not using leftover chicken, add the chicken and onions sprinkle with garlic or Italian seasoning; saute long enough to soften up the onions and until the chicken is no longer pink.

If using cooked chicken, you can add it...

If using cooked chicken, you can add it when the onions begin to soften.

Add the garlic and sauté for about 1...

Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.

Drain the pasta when ready, then add to...

Drain the pasta when ready, then add to the skillet.

Add the pasta sauce and stir. Bring this...

Add the pasta sauce and stir.  Bring this mixture to a simmer and then reduce heat.

Add the basil, milk, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese....

Add the basil, milk, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well until everything is incorporated and heated through.

Remove from heat and serve! I sprinkled a...

Remove from heat and serve! I sprinkled a little more basil and Parmesan.

This Creamy Penne Pasta Recipe is a super easy and delicious 20-minute recipe made with penne pasta smothered in a garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect served as a comforting main course or simple side dish.

Creamy Penne Pasta Recipe

(½ lb) penne pasta

butter

all-purpose flour

garlic (minced)

vegetable broth ((or chicken broth))

lemon juice

heavy cream

parmesan cheese (grated)

salt and pepper (to taste)

parsley (to garnish)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the penne until it is al dente (about 2-3 minutes less than the cooking time listed on package directions).

As the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium heat. Sprinkle the melted butter with the flour and use a whisk to combine (it will form a thick paste). Cook the paste (roux) for about 1 minute, stirring often.

Add the minced garlic followed immediately by the vegetable or chicken broth (you may also use your favorite dry white wine) and lemon juice. Whisk continuously as it comes to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer/bubble for about 30 seconds.

Still whisking, slowly stir in the cream until fully combined with the flour mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.

Reserve at least 1 cup of hot pasta water before draining the pasta. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add some of the reserved pasta water to the skillet, as needed, if the sauce becomes too thick (the starch from the pasta will help thicken the sauce).

Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste, and serve garnished with additional grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

This quick, easy pasta dish takes as long as it takes to cook the pasta itself. It is a savory combination of sweet green peas with crisp onions and bacon.

Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon

olive oil

yellow onion

peas

bacon

penne pasta ()

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway thru cooking the pasta,  add the frozen peas to the water. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute so the penne pasta will be at dente.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high, and add the finely diced onions and the bacon. Cook until the bacon and onions are crisp but not burned. 

Drain the pasta and peas and add them to the onion bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream.

Stir well, add more cream if needed and serve immediately.

Bacon truly makes everything better! This recipe was packed with flavor and I loved the texture the peas added. Thanks for sharing this goodness!

This is awesome, the pasta is great and the sauce that envelopes it is superb it has its gentleness that comes together with the texture of both the peas and pasta.

This recipe is my new favorite pasta dinner! I'm loving the crispy onions, bacon and peas together with the pasta, such a comfort food pasta!

Delicious!!!!  Will definitely make again.  I did use some white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking the bacon and onions.  Didn’t want all those good bits to go to waste.  Thanks for the great recipe.

Great recipe and easy to use other ingredients, I have used ham or Italian sausage removed from casings and fried instead of bacon..I think you could add canned tuna towards the end....I use 1/2 &amp;1/2...it is rich enough when you add the the cheese...I have used different pasta as well...fettucini...or spaghetti broken in 1/2.  Sometimes I add a few red pepper flakes..for spice...This is an easy recipe...and so delicious . Do try thus!

i have been making a variation of this for years.  Instead of bacon I brown i pound of breakfast sausage, and instead of cream, i use 1  1/4 cup water and 1 chicken boullion cube and top it with Parmesan cheese.  I am excited to try your version.

Hello! I just wanted to let you know that your recipe was delicious. It was the first recipe that I cooked on my new large skillet, and I was so happy with how it turned out. I searched the internet for a pasta or mac recipe, and I was not disappointed when I found yours. My family and I loved it so much that I’m planning to make it again on Christmas Eve. I’m even going to add it to my list of favorite recipes! 😊

You don't even have to boil the pasta! For an easy dinner with just 10 minutes of prep, stir together this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe and let the oven do the work!

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe

(10.5 ounce) can condensed cheddar soup (NOT diluted) (I used Campbell’s Healthy Request)

milk

chicken broth

thyme

salt

pepper

mushrooms

onion

chicken

sour cream

cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together condensed soup, milk, chicken broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in mushrooms, onion, raw chicken, and uncooked pasta.

Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.

Remove foil and give everything a stir in the dish. Stir in sour cream, and sprinkle cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 5-10 more minutes, or until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Let the dish stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

This recipe was absolutely delicious and so easy to make! My husband and grandson loved it and the best part, for me anyway, there were no leftovers and I doubled the recipe! Definitely will be my go to meal from now on!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

I want to thank you so much for your Dump and Bake recipe...it was an absolute wonerful and easy recipe...this will be my go meal for many years to come..absolutely ymminess....thank you

This easy Sausage Pasta Bake is a great base that captures comforting, classic Italian flavors with little effort. Savory sausage and crispy bacon are simmered in a rich, homemade tomato sauce, then layered with penne pasta and melty Italian cheeses.

Sausage Pasta Bake

penne pasta

Bacon

Yellow Onion (petite diced)

Vegetables (petite diced, *see note for ideas)

Garlic (minced,

Fennel Seeds

tsp Basil

Italian Sausage (ground

tomatoes

Heavy Cream

Black Pepper

Sea Salt

Shredded Parmesan (divided)

Shredded Mozzarella (divided)

Parsley

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Prepare all of your veggies and cut 8 ounces Bacon into pieces.

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook 1 pound penne pasta until just pliable. The pasta should be al-dente but not crunchy, typically 1-2 minutes less than the suggested cook time. Drain and set aside. If desired, toss the noodles in 1 tablespoon butter (melted). I don&#39;t add butter here but it&#39;s common practice.

Cook your bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, until crisp but not blackened, about 10-13 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towel lined plate, leaving the drippings behind. If your bacon didn&#39;t render much fat, add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Adjust heat to medium and add 3/4 cup Yellow Onion  and 1 cup Vegetables. Cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 4 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Basil and 1 ½ teaspoons Fennel Seeds. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant and browns, approximately 2 minutes.

Add 1 pound Italian Sausage. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until nearly cooked through, about 5 - 6 minutes.

Add 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes and 1/4 cup Heavy Cream to the sausage mixture and bring to a gentle simmer.

Return cooked bacon to the skillet plus ½ teaspoon Black Pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt to taste. Reserve a cup of the sauce and set aside. Mix the cooked pasta into the remainder of the sauce.

Build the pasta dish. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (22cm x 33cm) place half of the pasta mixture. Sprinkle about 4 ounces mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

Top with the remaining pasta then evenly distribute the extra cup of sauce over the top.  Top with the remaining mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.

Bake uncovered in the oven until the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. If you enjoy a slightly crisped upper crust, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes. Watch the dish carefully- it can burn! Remove dish from the oven and allow a 10-minute cool down before serving. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp Parsley as desired. Enjoy!

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