Best 5 Penne Rustica Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with Penne Rustica, a symphony of flavors that pays homage to the rustic charm of Italian cuisine. This delectable dish features succulent chicken sautéed with earthy mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and a splash of white wine, all enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce that bursts with鲜美. Accompanying this hearty main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing arugula salad tossed with tangy balsamic vinaigrette and a velvety smooth chocolate mousse that offers a delightful sweet ending to your culinary journey.

**Penne Rustica Recipe:**
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1. **Prep Time:** 15 minutes
2. **Cook Time:** 30 minutes
3. **Total Time:** 45 minutes
4. **Servings:** 4

**Ingredients:**

* 1 pound penne pasta
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
* 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
* 1/2 cup white wine
* 2 cups tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. **Boil the Pasta:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions.
2. **Sauté the Chicken and Vegetables:** Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened.
3. **Combine the Sauce:** Add the white wine to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. **Assemble the Dish:** Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.


**Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe:**
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1. **Prep Time:** 10 minutes
2. **Cook Time:** 0 minutes
3. **Total Time:** 10 minutes
4. **Servings:** 4

**Ingredients:**

* 1 bunch arugula, washed and dried
* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. **Make the Vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. **Toss the Salad:** Place the arugula in a large bowl and pour the vinaigrette over it. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.


**Chocolate Mousse Recipe:**
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1. **Prep Time:** 15 minutes
2. **Cook Time:** 0 minutes
3. **Total Time:** 15 minutes
4. **Servings:** 4

**Ingredients:**

* 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 2 large egg whites
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

**Instructions:**

1. **Melt the Chocolate:** Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. **Whip the Cream:** In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. **Beat the Egg Whites:** In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until the meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks.
4. **Fold the Ingredients Together:** Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream. Then, fold in the meringue until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. **Chill and Serve:** Divide the mousse among 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL PENNE RUSTICA



Romano's Macaroni Grill Penne Rustica image

The sauce is the key to this recipe....HEAVY CREAM, PARMESAN CHEESE, WINE, etc. with CHICKEN & SHRIMP, cooking the penne pasta is the easy part. This recipe makes an ample amount, and too tricky for me to attempt to scale it down. I am posting it to take advantage of Recipezaar's calculations to reduce a recipe. I'm not sure how much this recipe feeds, but I am going to guess at 8-10 servings.

Provided by Sandylee

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 cup marsala wine
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 cups heavy cream
1 ounce pancetta or 1 ounce bacon
18 shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces grilled chicken breasts, sliced
16 -24 ounces penne pasta, cooked
3 teaspoons chopped pimiento
6 ounces butter
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • For Gratinata Sauce: Saute butter, garlic, and rosemary until garlic begins to brown.
  • Add Marsala wine and reduce by one-third.
  • Add remaining ingredients, reduce by half of the original volume.
  • Set aside.
  • For Penne Rustica: Saute pancetta until it begins to brown.
  • Add butter, shallots, and shrimp.
  • Cook until shrimp are evenly pink but still translucent.
  • Add chicken, salt, pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  • Add gratinata sauce and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp& chicken mixture with the cooked pasta.
  • Pour into a large casserole dish or roaster.
  • Top with remaining cheese, pimientos and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake at 475 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.5, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 309.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 15.7

PENNE RUSTICA



Penne Rustica image

A delicious pasta dish very similar to what you will get in Macaroni Grill®!

Provided by Star40852

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound penne pasta
½ pound cooked small shrimp
½ cup chopped prosciutto
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Marsala wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; mix in shrimp and prosciutto.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Cool briefly before slicing into strips. Add to the penne mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce by melting butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cover, and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, chicken broth, cornstarch, mustard, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over the penne mixture and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top slightly browns, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 187.9 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 753.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PENNE RUSTICA



Penne Rustica image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
Cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup jarred artichoke hearts, quartered
Cooked zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 roasted Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients.

MACARONI GRILL PENNE RUSTICA



MACARONI GRILL PENNE RUSTICA image

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 21

Gratinata sauce ( use 4 1/2 cups )
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1/2 cup marsala cooking wine
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups heavy cream
Penne Rustica
1/2 ounce pancetta or bacon (I used an ounce which was 1 strip of bacon for me)
9 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 ounces grilled chicken breasts, sliced (1 large breast or 2 small)
8-12 ounces penne pasta, cooked
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped pimiento (optional)
3 Tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon chopped shallot
pinch salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1.For Gratinata Sauce: Saute butter, garlic, and rosemary until garlic begins to brown. 2.Add Marsala wine and reduce by one-third. 3.Add remaining ingredients, reduce by half of the original volume. 4.Set aside. 5.For Penne Rustica: Saute pancetta or bacon until it begins to brown. 6.Add butter, shallots, and shrimp. 7.Cook until shrimp are evenly pink but still translucent. 8.Add chicken, salt, pepper, and mix thoroughly. 9.Add gratinata sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. 10.Simmer until sauce thickens. 11.In a large bowl, combine shrimp and chicken mixture with the cooked pasta. 12.Pour into a large casserole dish or roaster. 13. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup more parmesan cheese, pimientos and sprinkle with paprika. 14.Bake at 475 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. 15.Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.

PENNE RUSTICA



PENNE RUSTICA image

Categories     Pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

GRATINATA SAUCE
1 tsp butter
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chopped rosemary
1/2 cup Marsala wine
dash cayenne pepper
4 cups heavy cream
PENNE RUSTICA
1 oz bacon
18 ready cook shrimp
12 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
4.5 cups gratinata sauce
48 oz penne pasta, cooked
3 tsp pimientos
6 oz butter
1 tsp chopped shallot
pinch salt and pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp paprika
6 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • SAUCE Saute butter, garlic and rosemary until garilc begins to brown. Add marsala wine and reduce by 1/3. Add remaining ingredients and reduce by half original volume. Set aside. PENNE RUSTICA Saute bacon until brown. Add butter, shallots, shrimp. Add chicken, salt, pepper, and mix thoroughly. Add gratinata sauce and 1/2 cup parmesan and simmer until sauce thickens. In a large bowl, combine sauce mixture with precooked pasta. Place into single serving dishes or one large casserole. Top with remaining cheese and pimientos and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 475 for 10-15 minutes. Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, as well as high-quality pasta and cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a large skillet or pot to cook the sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from splattering and will also allow you to cook the vegetables and meat evenly.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. This will help to coat the pasta in the sauce and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Penne rustica is a delicious and versatile pasta dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. You can also customize it to your own taste by adding different vegetables, meats, or cheeses. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish, give penne rustica a try.

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