Farmer's Pasta

Name: Farmer's Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 4 ounces diced pancetta; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 5 new potatoes, unpeeled, each cut into 12 wedges; 2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 8 ounces penne (tube-shaped pasta); 1/3 cup about 1 . 5 oz. freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Submitted by Pinay0618

"This peasant-style pasta is a meal in itself. If the marriage of potatoes and pasta leaves you wondering, you will become a believer once you taste it. From Cooking Club of America."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 ounces diced pancetta
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
5 new potatoes, unpeeled, each cut into 12 wedges
2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
8 ounces penne (tube-shaped pasta)
¹⁄₃ cup about 1 . 5 oz. freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add chicken breasts; cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear. Remove from skillet. Slice diagonally into 1/2-inch strips; set aside.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet. Add pancetta; cook over medium heat until brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook briefly. Add mushrooms; cook 1 to 2 minutes.
Increase heat to high. Add wine; bring to a boil. Add chicken broth, potatoes, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove cover; increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken and rosemary. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions.
Drain penne; toss with sauce and cheese.
TIP *Regular bacon can be substituted for pancetta. Eliminate the oil for cooking and drain the bacon drippings.