THREE-CHEESE & PEPPER PENNE

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This creamy pasta entree comes together in a snap. It makes two casseroles, so you can freeze one or share it with friends. -Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender., In a Dutch oven, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the red peppers, mozzarella and provolone cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mushrooms and chicken., Drain pasta; stir into sauce. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan cheese., Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until bubbly, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1002mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Skyler Bolden
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This recipe was delicious! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mosarraf Hossen Morshed
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Akiram Kayz
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lorretta Obi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hope Smith (Hoppy)
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Rowland Candy
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I loved this recipe! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chad Astbury
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This was a great recipe. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


M d
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This was the best pasta dish I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jamaldin Abbasi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Larry Neighbors
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Rahmat Uddin
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This dish was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Erastus Funny
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch.Azhar Ch Azhar Abid
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


AQELES REMEX
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the cheese melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Vic Somto
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.