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Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

Name: Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
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 large eggs eggs; 2 cups bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound thin chicken breast cutlets

Rating: 4.63 stars

1,153 Ratings
788 Reviews
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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!

By Beth B.

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

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:

587.9 calories; 33.6 g protein; 75.3 g carbohydrates; 108.1 mg cholesterol; 1034.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (788)

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GOTMLK135

06/08/2005

This recipe was SCRUMPTIOUS! I did make some alterations though. I took the chicken breast and cut them up in little strips before I breaded and cooked them. I would use only 1 egg and less bread crumbs than the recipe suggests, as you end up throwing a lot away. The flavors in this recipe are so good. It's something that could easily be served at the Macaroni Grill. Enjoy! Read More

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AbeLincoln

01/04/2012

Just ok. Read More

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2 star values: 13
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GOTMLK135

06/08/2005

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ADJMCG

04/04/2005

Excellent! Easy and very VERY tasty. I halved the chili flakes (too spicy for my kids otherwise) and the breadcrumbs (even with just 1 cup I threw a bunch away). Also I prefer to serve the chicken 'on top' of the sauce instead of mixed in to preserve the crispy quality of the breading. YUM!!! Read More

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MOONNOODLE

03/14/2005

This was as good as it was easy. I had started out making the Chicken, Sausage and Zucchini Pasta (on this site) but realized I didn't have any sausage or zucchini! Then I found this recipe and was pleasantly surprised! It had just the right amount of spiciness and I liked that the chicken was crispy. One reviewer suggested using only one egg and I second that - 2 eggs would have been too much. I also just used regular chicken breast (instead of cutlet) and diced it. And I only used about half of the oil called for. Seemed like too much when it was in the pan. Good recipe overall and will make it again when I don't have the ingredients for the Chicken Sausage Pasta! Read More

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chicklet

03/24/2008

Love it. This is so good. I did however forget to thaw some chicken for this but discovered that I had the Tyson breaded chicken breast fillets and used those instead. Didn't make any difference at all because it was still delicious and all I had to do was throw them in the oven while the pasta and the sauce cooked. Can't wait to have the leftovers for lunch tommorow. Read More

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murphy

03/30/2008

I LOVE this recipe! I've made it numerous times and each time it turns out great. If I'm in a hurry I skip the chicken and just make the sauce and serve it over penne. I've made this for guests many times and each time it gets rave reviews!! Read More

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Carol Doyle

07/15/2005

LOVED IT! I made only one slight addition I added sliced black olives. I had this in an Italian restaurant and they added olives gives the sauce a slight saltiness. I don't know if people realize this but Arrabiata means angry hence the amount of red pepper flakes we did add a little(which I like very much). I will make again and again for sure thanks VAMPYRESKA Read More

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Jillian

10/03/2011

So easy and so good! I did however cut way back on the oil using only a few Tbsp. to sautee the garlic. And if you are not used to "hot and spicy" cut back on the red pepper flakes - I used 1/2 tsp. and that was plenty hot for me. I also added two 8 oz. can of tomato sauce vs. 1/2 cup and let it simmer until it thickened up. I served it with sweet Italian sausage instead of the chicken (personal preference) and topped it with some shredded Parmesan. Great dish! Read More

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Bob O.

04/05/2008

This was a very good recipe. It had the right blends of flavor and the pepper flakes added a little heat to it. This is a keeper. The leftovers were also very good. Read More

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SMARIGOLD717

03/30/2008

delicious recipe. i used a can of stewed tomatoes and 2 tbsp of tomato paste because that's all I had. i also added about a tbsp of red pepper flakes bc it wasn't spicy enough and about a half cup of sliced mushrooms. I used shrimp instead of chicken and used panko to bread the shrimp. all in all a great recipe! Read More

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AbeLincoln

01/04/2012

Just ok. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 587.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 67 %

carbohydrates: 24 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 22 %

sugars:

fat: 25 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 36 %

vitamin a iu: 44 %

niacin equivalents: 143 %

vitamin b6: 36 %

vitamin c: 26 %

folate: 15 %

calcium: 17 %

iron: 45 %

magnesium: 27 %

potassium: 18 %

sodium: 41 %

thiamin: 35 %

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*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.

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Bob O.

04/05/2008

This was a very good recipe. It had the right blends of flavor and the pepper flakes added a little heat to it. This is a keeper. The leftovers were also very good.

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SMARIGOLD717