Receta Tomato and Chicken Penne
A quick weeknight pasta dish that is surprising low in fat and calories.
Ingredientes
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 28 oz tomato juice
- 2 tbs basil pesto
- 14 oz diced tomatoes, with herbs
- 2 tbs no-salt Italian Seasoning
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 tbs parmesan or romano cheese, grated
- 2 tbs 5% or 10% cream
- salt & pepper to taste
Direcciones
- To a large dutch oven add the tomato juice, diced tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper and Italian Seasoning.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and bring the pot to a gentle simmer.
- Continue to stir occasionally until the pasta is almost done.
- While the pot is gently simmering mix together the pesto, cream and grated cheese and set aside.
- Add the cooked chicken and stir to mix.
- When the pasta is al-dente take off the heat and add the pesto and cheese mix stirring to blend in well.
- Allow the pasta to sit off the heat for a couple of minutes.
- Serve with additional grated cheese if desired.
Languages
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
---|---|
Serving Size 351g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 453 | |
Calories from Fat 75 | 17% |
Total Fat 8.47g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 2.86g | 11% |
Trans Fat 0.07g | |
Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
Sodium 516mg | 22% |
Potassium 708mg | 20% |
Total Carbs 66.0g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
Sugars 8.16g | 5% |
Protein 26.48g | 42% |