5.0 from 12 votes
Balsamic Mascarpone Pasta
This creamy Balsamic Mascarpone Bowtie Chicken Pasta hits on all notes: Creamy, salty, sweet, and crunchy. Tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and a tangy balsamic mascarpone sauce over bowtie pasta make for a complete dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 718 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast cubed
- 1.5 oz prosciutto chopped (about 3 slices)
- ¼ cup pecans halved
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar preferably 45% grape must
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- ½ Apple- preferably Granny Smith large dice
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 8 oz farfalle pasta bowtie pasta
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil, then cook the Farfalle to al dente following the package instructions (typically 10-12 minutes).
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large cast iron or saute pan and saute the onion until just beginning to soften, then add the pecans, and prosciutto.
- Cook for about 2 more minutes then turn off the burner and stir in the diced apple, so the apple caramelizes a little in the warm pan but does not become mushy.
- In a separate bowl mix the balsamic vinegar and Mascarpone cheese until smooth. At first it will seem as though they will not mix well, especially if the cheese is very cold, but after a couple minutes it will break and combine easily.
- In a separate pan warm 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the chicken over medium heat until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- When the noodles are done cooking, drain the water and toss with a couple teaspoons of olive oil to keep them from sticking.
- Return the pan with the onion, apple, and prosciutto to low heat and stir in the cheese mixture, until melted and smooth. Mix in the chicken, followed by tomato, and finally the pasta.
- Serve warm
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Nutrition Information
Calories
718kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1089IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 718
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 718kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1089IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.