Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 unit

onion

roughly chopped

1 unit

garlic clove

crushed

6 ounce

chicken breasts

diced

2 ounce

bacon

diced

2 ounce

mushrooms

sliced

10 ounce

tomato and basil pasta sauce

2 tbsp

red wine

6 ounce

penne

1 ounce

flat leaf parsley

finely chopped

1 unit

parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic to the pan and fry for 1 minute, until softened.

Step 3
~3 min

Add the diced chicken breasts and diced bacon to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is sealed and the bacon is lightly browned.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and stir.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour in the tomato and basil pasta sauce and red wine.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 7
~3 min

Cover the pan and reduce heat to low, then simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.

Step 8
~3 min

Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, following the package instructions.

Step 9
~3 min

Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain the water.

Step 10
~3 min

Spoon the cooked pasta into a serving dish or individual bowls.

Step 11
~3 min

Top the pasta with the chicken and bacon pasta sauce.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle with finely chopped flat leaf parsley.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve immediately with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Use fresh herbs for a brighter flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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