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Bowtie pasta with chicken, apple, and pecans

Balsamic Mascarpone Pasta

Carne Diem Culinary
This creamy Balsamic Mascarpone Bowtie Chicken Pasta hits on all notes: Creamy, salty, sweet, and crunchy. Tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and a tangy balsamic mascarpone sauce over bowtie pasta make for a complete dish.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian Fusion
Servings 4 people
Calories 718 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillets or large pans

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Chicken Breast cubed
  • 1.5 oz Prosciutto chopped (about 3 slices)
  • ¼ cup Pecans halved
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar preferably 45% grape must
  • ½ cup Red Onion diced
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes diced
  • ½ Apple- preferably Granny Smith large dice
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
  • 8 oz Farfalle Pasta bowtie pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to boil, then cook the Farfalle to al dente following the package instructions (typically 10-12 minutes).
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large cast iron or saute pan and saute the onion until just beginning to soften, then add the pecans, and prosciutto.
  • Cook for about 2 more minutes then turn off the burner and stir in the diced apple, so the apple caramelizes a little in the warm pan but does not become mushy.
  • In a separate bowl mix the balsamic vinegar and Mascarpone cheese until smooth.  At first it will seem as though they will not mix well, especially if the cheese is very cold, but after a couple minutes it will break and combine easily.
  • In a separate pan warm 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the chicken over medium heat until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • When the noodles are done cooking, drain the water and toss with a couple teaspoons of olive oil to keep them from sticking.
  • Return the pan with the onion, apple, and prosciutto to low heat and stir in the cheese mixture, until melted and smooth.  Mix in the chicken, followed by tomato, and finally the pasta.
  • Serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 718kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 26gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1089IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, balsamic vinegar, bow tie pasta, mascarpone, pecans, prosciutto, red onion, Soiree Creamery, Sophia's
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