PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN & ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE

Penne Pasta with Chicken & Asiago Cream Sauce image

Provided by Darci Juris

Categories Pasta

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pkg penne pasta
3/4 c heavy cream
2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
4-5 piece of bacon, roughly chopped
1 c asiago cheese, grated
1 c onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (approx 15 oz, but add more if you like more tomatoes)
1 Tbsp basil, dried
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 Tbsp oregano, dried
3 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

1. Cook pasta noodles according to instructions. Strain and set aside in a large bowl.
2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook until done. Place in bowl and set aside.
3. Heat butter in same large skillet. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Remove and add to pasta bowl.
4. Add the tomatoes (with liquid), oregano, basil, sugar and pepper.
5. Cook over medium-lo heat until liquid slightly reduces. Add cream and chicken, and cook another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add cheese and stir until melted.
7. Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss well. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.