Chicken Penne Pasta with Pink Sauce

Name: Chicken Penne Pasta with Pink Sauce
Yield: makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried penne pasta; 3 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup coarsely chopped prosciutto; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 x 1/4-inch strips; 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 x 1/4-inch strips; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 (15-ounce) jar marinara sauce, or 2 cups homemade Marinara Sauce (page 199); 1 (10-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)

December 9, 2011

Tomato or cream sauce? Who says you have to choose? This casserole combines marinara and Alfredo sauces to create a lovely pink sauce. The cream balances the acidity of the tomatoes, while sophisticated ingredients such as prosciutto and capers add an inviting gourmet touch to the meal. This recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day, first dates, or anniversaries. Not only will there be a pleasing blush to your meal, but perhaps to your sweetie, too!

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