Recipes

Marry Me Pasta

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Description

Whether you're single or hitched, flavor-packed Marry Me pasta will woo everyone you make it for.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 container (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
  • 1 jar (8-1/2 ounces) julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • shredded parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. In the same pan, whisk cream and mascarpone until smooth and heated through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Add pasta; stir to coat and cook until heated through. Serve with chicken, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.