Pasta al forno with chicken sausage and rapini is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of pasta, chicken sausage, rapini, and cheese creates a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pasta, this recipe is definitely worth trying.
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CHICKEN AND RAPINI PENNE PASTA
We are trying to eat more greens in our diet, and rapini (aka broccoli rabe) is one of our favorites! Toss in some leftover rotisserie chicken and penne pasta, and you have yourself a meal!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim thick stems off rapini and coarsely chop.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rapini, return to a boil, and cook until stems are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and allow to drain completely. Save the pot of water to cook the penne in.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add red onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Add rapini and white wine; cook until the wine is reduced by half.
- Meanwhile, return the pot of water to a boil. Add penne and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain penne, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
- Add the penne to the pan with the rapini. Add chicken, reserved cooking water, and chicken bouillon. Continue to cook until penne is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Divide among serving bowls and serve with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 219.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SAUSAGE AND RAPINI
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then salt generously. Drop in the rapini and cook until the rapini turns bright green and partially cooks, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spider to transfer the rapini to a bowl of ice water to rapidly cool, reserving the boiling water. Drain the rapini, then cut into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
- Place a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add both sausages and cook, breaking up into smaller pieces, until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes if using and cook for an additional minute.
- Meanwhile, add the Ricotta Cavatelli to the boiling water and cook until the cavatelli are al dente and begin to float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and rapini to the skillet, along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Season with cracked black pepper. Toss to coat the pasta, then remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the pecorino and serve immediately, with more cheese grated over the top and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Combine the ricotta, eggs and salt in a large bowl, then stir into the flour. Gently combine with your hands to bring together into a dough. Knead the dough together, adding additional flour until the dough is firm and not sticky. Tightly wrap in plastic and rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Cut the dough into quarters. Working with one quarter at a time, roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 1/4-inch-thick rope. With a knife, cut the rope into 1/2-inch pieces. Use a bench scraper or your index and third fingers held together to gently press down on each piece, beginning at the top and moving down toward the bottom, dragging the bench scraper toward you and causing the pasta to roll over on itself. Transfer the formed pasta to a lightly-floured baking sheet and let dry at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. (At this point, the pasta can be frozen in a single layer and stored in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer.)
CHICKEN & SAUSAGE AL FORNO
I made this tonight and it was delicious! It was a hit with the whole family! It tastes like the dish with the same name at the 99 Restaurants.
Provided by Mausea
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Coat 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta; drain; rinse with cold water.
- In bowl, combine marinara, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in pasta, sausage and chicken; transfer to baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella over pasta. Bake until hot, 25-30 minutes.
- Serve with Focaccia bread.
PASTA AL FORNO
This is a great, Italian recipe. You can make it with meat or without for a vegetarian meal. Got it out of a magazine. Prep. time is more if your meat is not cooked.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Coat 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta; drain; rinse with cold water.
- In bowl, combine marinara, mozzarella, spinach or broccoli, cottage cheese or ricotta, 6 T Parmesan, salt and pepper. Stir in pasta and chopped, cooked chicken (or ground beef); transfer to baking dish.
- Stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil; sprinkle over pasta. Bake until hot, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 1207.7, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 14.8, Protein 32.1
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rigatoni, or shells are ideal for pasta al forno because they can hold the sauce and cheese well.
- Use a flavorful sauce. A good pasta al forno sauce should be rich, flavorful, and slightly thick. You can use a tomato-based sauce, a cream-based sauce, or even a pesto sauce.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When assembling the pasta al forno, make sure to leave some space between the pieces of pasta so that they can cook evenly.
- Bake until golden brown. The pasta al forno should be baked until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Let it rest before serving. Once the pasta al forno is out of the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Pasta al forno is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a pasta al forno that your family and friends will love.
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