Thursday, November 1, 2012

Christina's Penne Rosa


adapted from backtoherroots.com

16 ounces whole wheat penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces chicken, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
16 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 medium tomatoes (about 1/2 lb.) chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
10 cups fresh spinach
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream
Xanthan gum as needed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.


In a large skillet with a lid, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add chicken and cook until all edges are cooked. Add in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 2 minutes or until garlic begins to soften.

Add in mushrooms, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until mushrooms begin to release their water.

Remove from heat, add in spinach and cover skillet. Let spinach wilt for 2 minutes.

Remove lid and place skillet back over low heat. Add the penne, Greek yogurt or cream, pasta sauce and a few pinches of xanthan gum. Stir until sauce is thickened, mixed well and all pasta and veggies are coated. Heat until just warmed through. Divide into pasta bowls and serve topped with parmesan cheese.

Note: can also make with shrimp or salmon.

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