Noodles and Company Penne Rosa

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (substitute tofu for vegetarian)
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 24oz jar of marinara sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (Veg for vegetarian)
• 1/4 tsp + crushed red pepper flakes (adjust depending on how spicy you like it)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4oz can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
• 3 small tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 16oz penne pasta
• grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions

1. Heat nonstick pan (use round bottom)

Prepare penne pasta per package instructions.

1. Meanwhile, Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

Coat chicken in bread crumb mixture.

1. Cook chicken in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside to rest.
2. Add remaining 2 tbsp of oil to the skillet and cook garlic until fragrant.
3. Add in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Cook for 1 minutes.
4. Add marinara sauce and crushed red pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in cream.

1. Add mushrooms, spinach. Cook until heated through.

Toss with penne.

1. Serve with chicken and garnished with additional parmesan cheese.