Marry Me Pasta

Name: Marry Me Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 container (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 1 jar (8-1/2 ounces) julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Shredded Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil leaves, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Whether you're single or hitched, flavor-packed Marry Me pasta will woo everyone you make it for.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 container (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1 jar (8-1/2 ounces) julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low.
In the same pan, whisk cream and mascarpone until smooth and heated through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Add pasta; stir to coat and cook until heated through. Serve with chicken, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 955 calories, 65g fat (31g saturated fat), 210mg cholesterol, 694mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein.

A recipe so outstanding, it might make your partner drop down on one knee! Save this one for a special occasion. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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