Shelly's Recipe

PANCETTA AND CHICKEN PENNE

Category: Pasta - Meat

6 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
12 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente, drained
1 1/2 cups roasted red bell peppers (from jar)
1 pkg (6.5 oz) Alouette Garlic and Herbs, or Alouette Spinach Artichoke or Alouette Sundried Tomato & Basil Spreadable Cheese
1 lb. roasted chicken, shredded
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, drain on paper towels and set aside. Pour grease out of skillet, but do not clean.

Puree the peppers in a food processor and transfer to the skillet along with the Alouette Spreadable Cheese and chicken. Warm over medium low heat, stirring often, until thoroughly blended and heated. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with chicken and sauce. Toss to coat pasta and stir in pancetta. Serve topped with toasted walnuts. Serves 4-6

Note: To toast walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes or until aromatic and lightly browned.