Noodles & Company Penne Rosa Recipe

Noodles & Company’s Penne Rosa Pasta is a delightful fusion of penne pasta, creamy tomato-based sauce with a spicy kick, sautéed vegetables, and Parmesan cheese, offering a harmonious blend of Italian and Mexican flavors.

Make our Noodles & Company Penne Rosa Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Penne Rosa will taste just like Noodles & Company.

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Penne Rosa Pasta

Penne Rosa is a delectable pasta dish known for its perfect blend of Italian and American flavors. Its history can be traced back to the fusion of Italian and American culinary traditions, making it a beloved staple in many modern Italian-American restaurants.

This popular dish typically consists of penne pasta, a type of tube-shaped pasta, served with a creamy tomato sauce that incorporates ingredients like heavy cream, tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.

Penne Rosa has become a favorite among pasta enthusiasts for its harmonious mix of creaminess and a hint of heat.

Noodles & Company Penne Rosa Pasta

Noodles & Company’s Penne Rosa Pasta is a delicious fusion of Italian and Mexican-American flavors. It offers a harmonious blend of creamy, spicy and tangy elements. It has become a favorite choice among Noodles & Company patrons who appreciate a satisfying and slightly spicy pasta dish.

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Noodles & Company Penne Rosa Recipe

Make our Noodles & Company Penne Rosa Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Penne Rosa will taste just like Noodles & Company.

Prep Time25 minutes mins

Active Time30 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican

Keyword: Cheese, Chicken Recipe, Noodles, Noodles & Company, Pasta, Pasta Dish, Pasta Sauce, Penne Pasta, Tomatoes

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound box Penne Pasta
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• One 8-ounce can sliced Mushrooms or 8 ounces fresh Mushrooms sliced thin
• One 14 1/2-ounce can of Italian Diced Tomatoes undrained
• One 8-ounce can Tomato Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes or more, to taste
• 1 cup White Wine
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
• 1 bag fresh Spinach or Baby Spinach
• 1 pound cooked boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
• Parmesan Cheese shredded, to serve
• Fresh Basil Leaves chopped, to serve

Instructions

• Prepare pasta according to package directions just to dente (slightly underdone - it should still have a slight white ring in the middle). Drain. Set aside.
• Pour oil into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
• When oil is hot and shimmering, place prepared penne, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce and red pepper flakes in skillet. Stir to combine. Cook until heated and bubbling.
• Add wine. Continue to cook until noodles turn a deep red and are done through.
• Add cream and spinach. Cook, stirring, until spinach has wilted.
• Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Toss in chicken and cook until just heated.
• Remove from heat and serve with sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Noodles & Company Penne Rosa

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