Best 6 Penne With Chicken Arugula Roasted Tomatoes And Feta Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Penne with Chicken, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, and Feta! This delightful dish is a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. Tender chicken, perfectly roasted tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy feta cheese come together in a delightful dance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a tangy lemon-herb dressing, this pasta dish is a delightful symphony of fresh, vibrant ingredients that will elevate your dining experience.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers a collection of complementary recipes to enhance your culinary adventure. Discover how to roast tomatoes to perfection, achieving a smoky, caramelized flavor that adds depth to the pasta dish. Learn the art of making a zesty lemon-herb dressing that brightens up the flavors and brings the dish to life. And for a touch of indulgence, explore the recipe for homemade garlic bread, the perfect accompaniment to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Embark on this culinary journey and elevate your pasta game with our Penne with Chicken, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, and Feta. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's begin our cooking adventure!

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PENNE WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Arugula     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped, or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes with juices
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces penne, rigatoni or fusilli pasta
6 ounces arugula (about 6 bunches), tough stems trimmed, leaves scoarsely chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain. Return pasta and arugula to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES



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This exquisitely simple recipe came to The Times in a 2001 article about Paola di Mauro, an Italian winemaker in Marina, a small town southeast of Rome. She was one of a band of cooks who helped distinguish "cucina casalinga," roughly translated as "housewives' cooking." From her humble kitchen, Ms. di Mauro mentored some of the best Italian chefs and restaurateurs in the United States, including Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, Piero Selvaggio and Tony May. Her recipe is easy and calls for just five ingredients - cherry tomatoes, olive oil, pecorino romano and penne pasta - but get your hands on the best ingredients you can afford. Ms. di Mauro intended this to serve four as a first course, but if you're making this for dinner, double the recipe.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons for tossing
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano, more for serving
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 pound penne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line bottom of casserole dish with cherry tomatoes in a single layer, halved side up. Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on top. Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with enough sea salt so that water tastes mildly of salt. When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente (it should be pliable, but still firm in center). Scoop out about a cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain pasta and add to casserole. Fold tomatoes and pasta together, adding another 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 525, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Tomato     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Arugula     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
5 ounces baby arugula (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 pound penne rigate
1/2 cup grated parmesan plus additional for serving
1/4 cup chopped basil or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pancetta in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and pancetta and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then add arugula and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Add pasta and cheese to skillet and toss with sauce. Thin sauce with some of reserved cooking water, then stir in basil.

ROASTED TOMATO & FETA PENNE WITH ARUGULA PESTO



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Make and share this Roasted Tomato & Feta Penne With Arugula Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g tomatoes
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
1 -2 garlic clove (minced)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
100 g baby arugula leaves
250 g dry penne pasta
1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
200 g feta (crumbled)
lemon zest, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F Place tomatoes on a baking tray and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil.
  • Season with Salt & Pepper.
  • Roast or 10 minutes until tomatoes start to wilt & remove from oven.
  • Place basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and half the arugula into a food processor. Process until finely chopped. With motor running add the olive oil slowly and season with salt & pepper.
  • Cook pasta as per pkg. directions and add the broccoli the last 2 minutes of cooking and drain well.
  • Return to the pan with the tomatoes, pesto, feta & remaining arugula.
  • Gently toss to combine. Divide among serving bowls.
  • Top with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 659.6, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 18.8

GREEK-STYLE PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, FETA, AND DILL



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Summer     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped green onions (white and pale green parts only)
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Set tomato mixture aside.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add hot pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Wendy Popp

Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     Roast     Sauté     Winter     Bon Appétit     Virginia

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded, wedges halved
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
12 ounces penne pasta
6 small portobello mushrooms (portobellini), dark gills removed, caps sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound chicken tenders, halved lengthwise, then halved crosswise
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, and oregano in small bowl; toss to blend. Place tomatoes on baking sheet. Roast until beginning to dry and wrinkle, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; let stand in colander.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic and sauté until mushrooms are tender and brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add mushroom mixture and roasted tomatoes to pot. Add penne, feta, Parmesan, chicken broth, and wine; toss until heated through and sauce coats pasta, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Roasting intensifies the tomatoes' sweetness, so start with the best possible fruit. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have no blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes in a single layer: This will help them roast evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Season the tomatoes generously: Use a combination of olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs like thyme or oregano.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're using a large pan, roast the tomatoes in batches. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the tomatoes from roasting evenly.
  • Roast the tomatoes until they're slightly caramelized: This will give them a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Let the tomatoes cool slightly before serving: This will make them easier to handle and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This penne with chicken, arugula, roasted tomatoes, and feta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The roasted tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and flavor to the dish, while the arugula and feta add a touch of freshness and tang. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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