Mj Creamy Penne Alfredo Recipe
with House Cured Italian Sausage, Oven-Roasted Chicken, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini, Squash, Local Arugula
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add house cured Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet, add the oven-roasted chicken and sauté until heated through. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add zucchini and squash, cooking until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in roasted red peppers.
- 5
Make the Alfredo Sauce
Pour heavy cream into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked penne pasta, sausage, and chicken to the sauce. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and heat through.
- 7
Serve
Remove from heat and fold in local arugula just before serving. Plate and enjoy!