Interesting pasta recipe, think I’ll have this for dinner tonight…

PENNE PASTA w/ CHICKEN and PEAS

Serves: 4 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

•2-1/2 cups penne or other tube pasta
•1/2 cup chicken stock
•1 cup frozen green peas, thawed (divided}
•1 Tbsp. olive oil
•1 clove garlic, minced
•1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
•3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
•1/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated

PROCEDURE:

•Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
•Combine stock and 1/2 cup peas in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
•Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
•Add bell pepper and chicken and sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
•Add pea purée, whole peas and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
•Stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
•Stir in cheese and toss well before serving.

Enjoy!
Chef Phil