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Creamy Hazelnut Chicken Penne Pasta
This creamy hazelnut chicken penne pasta is the perfect quick dinner solution for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 613 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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 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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
613kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.