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Penne Puttanesca with Chicken

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces penne rigate pasta
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 2-ounce can anchovies, drained, oil reserved, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup drained capers
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat reserved oil from anchovies in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and chopped anchovies; sauté until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and dried crushed red pepper. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and drained pasta; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

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