Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

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Satisfy your craving for spicy pasta with this Brooklyn-style penne arrabiata with chicken, which is inspired by a local Italian restaurant I visit frequently.

Submitted by Beth B
Updated on October 2, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup olive oil, divided

  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil

  • ½ cup tomato sauce

  • 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 cups bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 pound thin chicken breast cutlets

Directions

  1. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and basil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. Whisk eggs together in a small bowl with a fork. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Stir garlic powder, salt, and pepper into bread crumbs. Dip chicken cutlets into egg. Press into bread crumbs until completely coated.

  4. Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until coating is a nice dark brown color, about 5 minutes per side.

  5. Remove chicken, and cut into slices. Toss chicken in sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add cooked penne and simmer for a few more minutes to soak up the flavor, then serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

588 Calories
17g Fat
75g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1034mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 174mg 13%
Iron 8mg 45%
Potassium 644mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.