7 Date Night Pasta Recipes For Valentine's Day
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Ingredients
- ●1 lb ground chicken
- ●1 cup breadcrumbs
- ●1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ●1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ●1/2 tsp onion powder
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●4 slices ham, chopped
- ●2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- ●2 cups marinara sauce
- ●1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3Fold in the chopped ham until evenly distributed.
- 4Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 5Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- 6In a large pot, combine the cooked pasta and marinara sauce. Stir to combine.
- 7Once the meatballs are done, add them to the pasta and sauce mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- 8Transfer the pasta and meatball mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 9Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 10Bake in the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- ●8 oz penne pasta
- ●1 lb chicken breast, diced
- ●1 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ●1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ●1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ●1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ●1/2 tsp onion powder
- ●Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the chicken and sauce.
- 6Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 7Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Equipment
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