Best Penne Cacciatore Recipes

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Provided by Trish Kenney

Time 24m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup canned reduced-fat chicken broth
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, whole halved
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, undrained
2 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

Advance Prep---Cook chicken; Cut into cubes. Slice green pepper. Halve mushrooms. Cook pasta according to package directions until just tender. Rinse in cold water; place in large pan of cold water; store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Preparation---In large skillet combine broth, sliced green bell pepper, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Cook over medium-hign until green pepper slices are tender and cooked through.
Remove from heat. Stir in chicken and drained pasta.
Pour into labeled freezer bag; seal and freeze.
To Serve---Thaw completely. Reheat in large skillet until heated through. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 100.2, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1, Protein 19.4

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Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Shrimp Cacciatore with Penne image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 cups (6 ounces) thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced green pepper strips
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise and cut into strips
2 cloves minced garlic
3 1/2 cups (28 ounces) canned whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 2/3 cups (8 ounces) penne pasta
3/4 pound medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until tender.
Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce and basil; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes uncovered, or until sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add shrimp to sauce; cook three minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Season to taste; toss hot pasta and sauce.