PENNE IN ALMOND SAUCE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound penne pasta
2 cups (9 ounces) blanched, slivered almonds
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 store-bought, rotisserie chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 cup frozen petite peas
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 large lemon, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a blender, combine the almonds, chicken stock, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into a large skillet and turn the heat on to medium. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken, peas, cream and lemon zest. Cook, stirring frequently until the chicken is heated through, about 4 minutes (mixture will be thick). Season with salt and pepper, to taste
  • Put the cooked pasta into a serving bowl and add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Toss together until the pasta is coated. Add the chicken mixture, the remaining cheese and the basil. Toss the ingredients together, adding the reserved pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Michaela Hopwood
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I'm not usually a fan of almond sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely


Victoria Cheffa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The almond sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which give the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be makin


Mwiru Mebo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The almond sauce is so delicious and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Rose Blackpink
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I love this recipe! The almond sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of steamed vegetables.


Chota Khanzada
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The almond sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which give the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this agai


Mitchell Stiles
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I'm not usually a fan of almond sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely


Kassi Merrill
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The almond sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which give the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be makin


Palesa Ndlhovu
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The almond sauce is so delicious and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


MaZhar Ali Rizvi
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The almond sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of steamed vegetables.


Alex ssekanjako
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making th


Jeff Kirkland
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This is a great recipe! The almond sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which give the dish a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Thandukwazi Hlophe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely recommen


RT Rakib Islam
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The almond sauce is rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the sun-dried tomatoes. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the whole dish is very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


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This penne in almond sauce was a hit with my family and a perfect midweek meal. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with a lovely nutty taste from the almonds. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. I