Chicken Penne alla Rossa
with Roasted Bell Pepper and Fresh Oregano
The week just isn’t complete without Pasta Night. If you agree, you’re in luck! Our chefs put together a dish that’s sure to curb the most ferocious of carb cravings. In this recipe you’ll find al dente penne studded with chicken and roasted bell pepper, all tossed in a creamy roasted garlic tomato sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh oregano, don’t be surprised if you mistake your dining table for the fancy corner booth at that red sauce joint downtown.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 unit
Bell Pepper
¼ ounce
Oregano
2 clove
Garlic
6 ounce
Penne Pasta
(Contains Wheat)
10 ounce
Chicken Breast Strips
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
1.5 ounce
Tomato Paste
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains Milk)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Halve bell pepper lengthwise; remove stem and seeds. Pick oregano leaves from stems; mince leaves until you have 2 tsp (3 tsp for 4 servings; save any remaining leaves for garnish if you like).
Place bell pepper halves on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange cut sides down. Place garlic cloves on a small piece of foil; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet; add to same sheet. Roast on middle rack until bell pepper is lightly charred and garlic is softened, 20-25 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water (1½ cups for 4 servings), then drain.
Meanwhile, place chicken in a medium bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Toss with half the minced oregano, a big pinch of salt, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over mediumhigh heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate.
Once bell pepper and garlic cloves are cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board. Thinly slice bell pepper and gently mash garlic with a fork until smooth. Heat pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add tomato paste, ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings), ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4), and remaining minced oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add chicken, bell pepper, mashed garlic, penne, half the Parmesan, and 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4). (TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until penne is thoroughly coated in sauce.) Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta between bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan. If desired, add a pinch of chili flakes and mince more oregano for garnish.
