Rustica Recipe
Penne pasta sautéed with sausage, chicken, peppers, mushrooms and onions in fresh garlic sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing Ingredients
- 2
Cook the Sausage and Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Add Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
Final Assembly
- 6
Combine Pasta with Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
