Penne with Grilled Chicken and Vodka Sauce

Penne with Grilled Chicken and Vodka Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Penne with Grilled Chicken and Vodka Sauce a try. One serving contains 668 calories, 22g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. If you have olive oil, onion, penne pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the vodka you could follow this main course with the Vodka Slush as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 6-7 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, vodka, and crushed red pepper, then bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
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Add half-and-half, and cook until sauce reduces, 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
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Place 2/3 cup pasta in a bowl and top with 1/2 cup vodka sauce.
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Arrange 2 ounces grilled chicken on top of pasta and garnish with chopped basil.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings6
Health Score10
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