This is a yummy, easy pasta dish I made last night. Could be modified with different veggies and meats (or no meat). Makes about four servings.
You'll need:
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped in about 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. (6 oz.) snow peas, chopped into 2-inch or so pieces
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 cups milk
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
Here's what you do:
Cook pasta as directed. Meanwhile, cook chicken and onions in hot oil in large skillet for 6-8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add snow peas, red peppers and garlic; cook and
stir 1 min. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
Melt butter in medium saucepan. Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook on medium heat 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, grated cheese, salt and black pepper; cook 1-2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.
Drain your pasta, put it in a pretty bowl. Add chicken mixture and sauce, then toss to coat.
