Penne Rigate Dinnerlunch Or Side Recipes

PENNE RIGATE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Bring enough water for pasta to boil in a kettle or large saucepan. When it boils, add salt and the pasta. Bring to a boil again; cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or according to package instructions. Do not overcook. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Transfer the pasta to the kettle. Then, add the drained liquid along with the olive oil, nutmeg, butter, pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well, and sprinkle with the fresh basil.

PENNE RIGATE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender.
• Stir in pasta sauce, chicken and basil.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Serve sauce mixture over pasta.

CHICKEN PENNE RIGATE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in 12-inch skillet.
• Add onion and pepper and cook until tender.
• Add chicken and cook throughly.
• Add sauce and spices.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Once all is done, add pasta to large bowl or dish and cover with sauce. Top with fresh ground Parmesan cheese.