A really hearty restaurant grade pasta dish. Pay attention not to overcook the chicken.
Penne Arrabiata
Ingredients
2 x 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
6 Cloves Garlic, Sliced
1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
28oz Can Diced Tomatoes
1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
1 Tsp Basil
12 Oz Package Penne Pasta
2 Eggs
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper
1lb Thin Chicken Breast Cutlets
Instructions
Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, saute for a few minutes. Add 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.
