RCI-ND.002.0117.001
Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta
Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta from the Recidemia collection
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- zucchini3 mediumcut in half lengthwise and sliced
- leek (white part only) thinly sliced1 unitseparated
- red and yellow bell pepper1 mediumcut into 1-inch pieces
- Chinese eggplant1 unitcut in half lengthwise and sliced
- balsamic vinegar3 tbspdivided
- 1 tbsp
- cloves garlic5 mediumfinely chopped
- 1 tsp
- penne Pasta8 ozcooked
- boneless½ poundskinless chicken, cooked and cut into cubes
- salt reduced½ cupfat free chicken broth
- ripe California avocado1 unitseeded, peeled and cut into 16 slices
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the finely chopped garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
2 minutes
3
Add the sliced leek and red and yellow bell pepper pieces to the skillet, stirring and cooking for 3-4 minutes until the leek begins to soften.
4 minutes
4
Add the sliced zucchini and Chinese eggplant to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic and other vegetables.
1 minutes
5
Pour 2 tbsp of the balsamic vinegar and the salt reduced chicken broth into the skillet, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 minutes
6
Cook the vegetable mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still maintain some firmness.
6 minutes
7
Add the cooked chicken cubes to the skillet and stir gently to incorporate them throughout the vegetable mixture, cooking for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
2 minutes
8
Pour the remaining 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar over the vegetables and chicken, stirring to distribute evenly.
9
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together gently for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is well coated with the sauce and vegetables.
2 minutes
10
Divide the pasta mixture among four serving bowls or plates and arrange 4 avocado slices on top of each serving.