Creamy Hazelnut Chicken Penne Pasta
This creamy hazelnut chicken penne pasta is the perfect quick dinner solution for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 613kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Barilla Penne pasta
- 1/4 cup Hazelnuts ,chopped
- 1 lb ground chicken (or substitute ground turkey)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic ,minced
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
- 1 24 oz jar Barilla Tomato Basil pasta Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat, bring water to boil and cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain, then place pasta back into pot.
- While that is cooking, place chopped hazelnuts in a medium deep sided skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, cook until golden and toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove nuts from skillet and set aside, then place skillet back onto stove.
- Increase heat to medium-high and place ground chicken, butter, garlic and dried minced onion into skillet. Cook, stirring often until chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add Barilla Tomato Basil pasta sauce to skillet stirring constantly until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cream, and stir until well combined into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add sauce to pasta in large pot, stirring until all pasta well coated. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil and toasted hazelnuts if desired and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.9mg