Penne Problem?
A saucy Mexican pasta.
Servings
Prep Time
4
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
450
g
penne rigate
5
tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
450
g
skinless
boneless chicken thighs (diced)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1
onion
diced
1
clove
large garlic
minced
800
g
tomatoes
diced
1
in
large chipotleadobo sauce
seeded and minced
2
tsp
adobo sauce
cup
½frozen corn
100
g
queso blanco or mozzarella cheese
coarsely grated
cup
¼cilantro leaves
coarsely chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the penne and cook until soft. Drain the penne.
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper; add it to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned.
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened and the chicken is cooked through.
Add the diced tomatoes, chipotle and adobo sauce and cook until heated through.
Add the corn, season with salt and pepper and cook until the corn is heated through.
Add the penne and the remaining olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat.
Add 1 cup of the queso blanco and mix.
Transfer the pasta to bowls, sprinkle with the remaining queso blanco and the cilantro.
Serve.