Name: Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dry penne pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package; Olive oil, divided - 2 tablespoons; Skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces - ¾ pound; Garlic, minced - 4 cloves; Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces - 12 ounces; Crushed red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon; Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta

1. Dry penne pasta 1 (16 ounce) package

2. Olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons

3. Skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces ¾ pound

4. Garlic, minced 4 cloves

5. Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 12 ounces

6. Crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon

7. Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon

8. Grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

2 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.

3 . Stage

Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.