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Guilt-Free Penne Rustica recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 60 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Guilt-Free Penne Rustica!

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica Recipe
Guilt-Free Penne Rustica

For those that love a creamy, cheesy pasta dish at a popular Italian restaurant - here's a healthy alternative. The recipe I adapted this from says it's '6' servings, however it really makes about 18 to 20.

What Course Is Guilt-Free Penne Rustica?

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica is for Dinner.


How Long Does Guilt-Free Penne Rustica Recipe Take To Prepare?

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Guilt-Free Penne Rustica Recipe Take To Cook?

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica takes 60 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Guilt-Free Penne Rustica Recipe Make?

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica makes 18 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Guilt-Free Penne Rustica Recipe?

The ingredients for Guilt-Free Penne Rustica are:

Sauce
2 teaspoons margarine (or butter for higher calories)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped (fresh) rosemary
1 cup Marsala wine
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups Fat Free Half and Half creamer
4 cups Skim Milk
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch

Penne Rustica
2 ounce pancetta, procscuitto or bacon
18 shrimp, peeled and deveined and de-tailed (pre-cooked may be used)
12 ounces grilled chicken breast, sliced
21 ounces penne pasta, precooked
3 oz Roasted Red Peppers (chopped)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 cup shredded Italian Cheese Blend


How Do I Make Guilt-Free Penne Rustica?

Here is how you make Guilt-Free Penne Rustica:

1. Cook pasta according to instructions on box, drain and set aside.2. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of skim milk and cornstarch until well combined. Set bowl aside.3. In a large pan saute garlic and margarine until lightly brown. 4. Add Marsala wine, mustard, salt, rosemary, cayenne pepper, 3 cups of skim milk and half and half. Bring to a boil.5. Slowly stir in skim milk and cornstarch mixture until combined. Cook mixture until sauce reduces by half. (approximately 10 minutes after it starts to boil) Set this aside.6. In a different pan heat up some olive oil. Saute pancetta and chicken until chicken is cooked through.7. Add in shrimp (if previously cooked shrimp is used, allow a minute or two to heat - if raw shrimp is used heat until all shrimp turn evenly pink)8. Reduce heat and add sauce, cooked pasta, chopped peppers, 1 cup of the parmesan cheese, and 1/2 of the paprika, mix thoroughly. NOTE: You may need to transfer to a larger bowl if making the full recipe)9. Spread mixture into un-greased baking dish (or two depending on size). Top with shredded Italian cheese mixture, remaining parmesan and paprika.10. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until top browns.11. (Optional) Sprinkle with some chopped parsley and serve warm.Makes approximately 18 to 20 servings.(Nutritional information based on 18 servings)Number of Servings: 18Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEXIBELLE715.


What's The Nutritional Info For Guilt-Free Penne Rustica?

The nutritional information for Guilt-Free Penne Rustica is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 18
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 310.2
  • Total Fat: 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.6 mg
  • Sodium: 425.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 19.5 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Guilt-Free Penne Rustica?

Guilt-Free Penne Rustica is Italian cuisine.


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