Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

Name: Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup olive oil, divided; 6 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil; 0.5 cup tomato sauce; 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta; 2 eggs; 2 cups bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound thin chicken breast cutlets

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One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy!

Recipe by Beth B

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup olive oil, divided
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
½ cup tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta
2 eggs
2 cups bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound thin chicken breast cutlets

Directions

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and saute for a few minutes. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, and saute for another minute. Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and add the basil. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a fork. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Stir the garlic powder, salt and pepper into the bread crumbs. Dip chicken cutlets into the egg, then press into the bread crumbs until completely coated.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until the coating is a nice dark brown color.
Remove chicken, and cut into slices. Toss the chicken slices into the sauce, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cooked penne, simmer for a few more minutes to soak up the flavor, then serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

588	Calories
17g	Fat
75g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 1034mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 15mg	77%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 644mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.