Penne Pasta with Chicken & Asiago Cream Sauce

  • 6
  • 20 mins
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 1 1
  • pkg
  • penne pasta
  • 3/4 3/4
  • c
  • heavy cream
  • 2 2
  • boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 4-5 4-5
  • piece of bacon, roughly chopped
  • 1 1
  • c
  • asiago cheese, grated
  • 1 1
  • c
  • onion, chopped
  • 2 2
  • clove
  • garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 1
  • can(s)
  • diced tomatoes (approx 15 oz, but add more if you like more tomatoes)
  • 1 1
  • Tbsp
  • basil, dried
  • 1 1
  • Tbsp
  • parsley flakes
  • 1 1
  • Tbsp
  • oregano, dried
  • 3 3
  • tsp
  • sugar
  • 1/4 1/4
  • tsp
  • pepper
  • 2 2
  • Tbsp
  • butter
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  • 2 2
  • Tbsp
  • olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1
Cook pasta noodles according to instructions. Strain and set aside in a large bowl.
2
Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook until done. Place in bowl and set aside.
3
Heat butter in same large skillet. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Remove and add to pasta bowl.
4
Add the tomatoes (with liquid), oregano, basil, sugar and pepper.
5
Cook over medium-lo heat until liquid slightly reduces. Add cream and chicken, and cook another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add cheese and stir until melted.
7
Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss well. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.