Baked penne with green chiles is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish is made with penne pasta, green chiles, cheese, and a creamy sauce. The penne is cooked al dente and then tossed with the green chiles, cheese, and sauce. The dish is then baked until bubbly and golden brown. Baked penne with green chiles is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. For example, you can add chicken, sausage, or shrimp to the dish. You can also use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan. No matter how you make it, baked penne with green chiles is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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BAKED PENNE WITH GREEN CHILES
This baked pasta dish is the result of playing around in the kitchen one day and merging two beloved cheesy dishes: chiles rellenos and pasta al forno. It's creamy with some heat and tang, but nothing overwhelming.
Provided by Kathy Brennan
Categories Dinner Pasta Cheese Chile Pepper Cheddar Bake Milk/Cream Small Plates Kid-Friendly
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C), with a rack in the middle position. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a 13 by 9-inch (33 by 23-cm) baking dish, stir together the milk, cream, tomatoes, chiles, Cheddar, and mustard. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper, then set the tomato mixture aside.
- When the water boils, season it generously with salt; it should taste like seawater. When it returns to a boil, add the pasta, quickly stir to separate the noodles, then cover the pot. When the water returns to a boil again, uncover and boil the pasta until very al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly, then pour the noodles on top of the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Gently "shake" the dish to distribute the ingredients, then top evenly with the Pecorino.*
- Bake until bubbling and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Make Ahead
- Prepare to * without preheating the oven, then keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) until hot, about 30 to 60 minutes (if frozen), uncovering for the last 10 minutes or so.
- Staggered
- Serve hot or warm. It will keep, loosely covered, in a 200°F (90°C) oven for up to 2 hours.
ONE-POT GREEN CHILE CHICKEN PASTA
This delicious, cheesy green chile pasta comes together in one pot and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Stir in garlic; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add water, salsa verde, green chiles, uncooked pasta and taco seasoning mix; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 13 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese until melted. Stir in chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through. Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese, the cilantro, tomatoes and green onion before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BAKED PENNE
This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
CHILI CHEDDAR PENNE
There's plenty of saucy, cheese flavor in Chili Cheddar Penne, from Aaron Werner of Madison, Wisconsin. Taco seasoning and canned chilies give it a zippy Southwestern flare. Make it as spicy as you like by using mild or hot chilies and regular or spicy taco seasoning. Make this dish as spicy as you like by using mild or hot chilies, as well as regular or spicy taco seasoning. Save the rest of the taco seasoning packet to use for another dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the cheese, taco seasoning and salt. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into cheese sauce. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through. , Stir in the corn, tomatoes and chilies just until combined. Garnish with avocado if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!
Provided by SADIEQQ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
GREEN CHILE BRUNCH BAKE
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain and set aside. Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cheese, mushrooms, green onions and cooked sausage., In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BAKED PENNE PASTA
These is a recipe that I created by combining 2 recipes. The result is fabulous! This is my kids' favorite meal. I serve it with green salad and bread sticks or garlic bread.
Provided by Overton Fam
Categories Penne
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 9x13 casserole, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with no-stick spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions (do not overcook). Drain.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and parsley.
- To assemble casserole:.
- Layer 1: Spread 2 cups marinara sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Layer 2: place 1/2 of the pasta over the sauce.
- Layer 3: Spoon 1/2 the cheese mixture over the pasta by tablespoonfuls and spead to distribute evenly over the pasta.
- Layer 4: sprinkle evenly with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat above layers.
- To finish, spread the last 2 cups of marinara sauce over casserole and top with last 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 60-70 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Uncover, bake 5 minutes more until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 917.4, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 21.2
BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES,COURTESY GIADA DE LA
I watched Giada prepare this dish on her Food Network show, Everyday Italian. Episode: Vegetarian Italian It looked so easy and delicious, I prepared it for my family that same night. It was a big hit! NOTE: Giada prepared this dish for her Mother who dislikes garlic, so I added 10 split cloves of garlic to the vegetables before roasting.
Provided by JTsMom
Categories Penne
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
- In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
- Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.4, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 1347.7, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 19.2, Protein 22.7
Tips:
- Use a variety of green chiles to add different levels of heat and flavor to your dish. Some popular options include poblano, serrano, and jalapeño peppers.
- Roast the green chiles before using them to enhance their flavor. Roasting brings out the sweetness of the peppers and reduces their bitterness.
- If you don't have time to roast the green chiles, you can also use canned or jarred green chiles. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- Add some corn and black beans to your baked penne for a more Southwestern-inspired dish.
- Top your baked penne with shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole before serving for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Baked penne with green chiles is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful green chiles, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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