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The vivid green of this sauce shouts spring. It's made from some
of the earliest of the season's herbs, such as tarragon and chives,
which are blanched to help keep their bright color.
of the earliest of the season's herbs, such as tarragon and chives,
which are blanched to help keep their bright color.
Penne with Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce
1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 oz penne pasta
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 oz penne pasta
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Briefly cook tarragon, basil and chives in small pot of boiling water
just until bright green; drain. Place in blender, along with ricotta,
broth, salt and pepper; blend on high speed until bright green,
well-blended and smooth.
2 Heat grill. Cook penne according to package directions, adding
bell pepper during last 10 seconds of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4
cup cooking water. Stir reserved water into sauce.
3 Meanwhile, rub chicken with garlic; spray with cooking spray.
Grill, covered, over medium heat 8 - 10 minutes or until no longer
pink in center, turning once; slice.
4 Slowly heat sauce in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Spoon sauce over penne and chicken.
just until bright green; drain. Place in blender, along with ricotta,
broth, salt and pepper; blend on high speed until bright green,
well-blended and smooth.
2 Heat grill. Cook penne according to package directions, adding
bell pepper during last 10 seconds of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4
cup cooking water. Stir reserved water into sauce.
3 Meanwhile, rub chicken with garlic; spray with cooking spray.
Grill, covered, over medium heat 8 - 10 minutes or until no longer
pink in center, turning once; slice.
4 Slowly heat sauce in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Spoon sauce over penne and chicken.
4 servings
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 395 calories, 10.5 g total fat (4 g saturated fat), 39 grams
protein, 35 grams carbohydrate, 120 mg cholesterol, 5.75 mg sodium, 3.5 g
fiber
WINE: Try an Italian white.
Cooking Pleasures. http://www,cookingclub.com
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 395 calories, 10.5 g total fat (4 g saturated fat), 39 grams
protein, 35 grams carbohydrate, 120 mg cholesterol, 5.75 mg sodium, 3.5 g
fiber
WINE: Try an Italian white.
Cooking Pleasures. http://www,cookingclub.com
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Penne with Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce
