Pennerosa Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place 2 cups Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Dip chicken breasts into the beaten egg whites.
• Press chicken into Parmesan cheese in shallow bowl to coat both sides.
• Gently toss between your hands so any cheese that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan over low heat. Allow to simmer while you finish the remaining steps.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; cook and stir mushrooms and spinach until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir vegetables into the sauce.
• Place the penne pasta into a serving bowl; slice chicken breasts and arrange over the pasta.
• Pour sauce over the pasta and chicken, and sprinkle remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

Steps:

• Fill a medium size pot with water and add red pepper flakes, bring to boil, add penne noodles.
• Cut chicken into pieces and cook thoroughly. Set aside and keep warm.
• Saute mushrooms.
• Thaw spinach and drain out all excess water.
• In a large saucepan mix Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, spinach and more red pepper flakes (to taste). Simmer on low for 15-20 minute.
• Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
• Add chicken to pasta and stir.
• Add sauce and stir.
• Serve immediately and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes if desired.