PENNE IN ALMOND SAUCE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound penne pasta
2 cups (9 ounces) blanched, slivered almonds
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 store-bought, rotisserie chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 cup frozen petite peas
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 large lemon, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a blender, combine the almonds, chicken stock, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into a large skillet and turn the heat on to medium. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken, peas, cream and lemon zest. Cook, stirring frequently until the chicken is heated through, about 4 minutes (mixture will be thick). Season with salt and pepper, to taste
  • Put the cooked pasta into a serving bowl and add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Toss together until the pasta is coated. Add the chicken mixture, the remaining cheese and the basil. Toss the ingredients together, adding the reserved pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Kakar kakar
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This was a delicious dish! The almond sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


adeboboye Tumininu
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Umair Alvi
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The almond sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


RANGERS1031 YT
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Yum! This dish is so good. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Anamarie Rivera
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This dish is a keeper! The sauce is delicious and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kase and Austin
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I love this recipe! The almond sauce is so rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Muhammad Hashir
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This penne in almond sauce is a new favorite in my house! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch. It's a quick and easy meal that the whole family loves.


michelleKylaElla
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the sauce and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


michael tutchton
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The almond sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sr Biplob
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I've never had penne in almond sauce before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The sauce was rich and decadent, and the almonds added a nice textural contrast. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a new


Hamza Siddiqi
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This penne in almond sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.