Tomato Mascarpone Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers, Burst Tomatoes, Spinach, and Herbed Chicken

• Meat

  • 1 lb Chicken, cooked

• Produce

  • 3 oz Baby spinach, whole or sliced
  • 1 handful Basil, fresh
  • 1 lb Cherry tomatoes
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 2 Red bell peppers
  • 1 15 oz can Tomatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 1 Chicken bouillon cube

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Sundried tomatoes in oil

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb cherry tomatoes (454g)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 lb pasta
• 1 medium onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (1.5oz, 43g)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano and basil)
• 15 oz can crushed tomatoes (425g)
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
• 8oz mascarpone cheese (227 g)
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (1.8 oz, 50g)
• 3 ounces baby spinach, whole or sliced (85g)
• handful of fresh basil, sliced
• 1 lb cooked, sliced chicken, optional (454g)

Directions

• Drizzle the cherry tomatoes with olive oil. Roast in a 400 degree F oven until they burst open and the juices begin to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• On a gas stove:
• Put the red peppers directly on the burner grates with the fire on medium-high. Rotate the peppers as each side turns black, including the top and bottom. Continue until the entire pepper is charred.
• Alternatively the peppers can be charred under the broiler or on the grill.
• Put the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes. This will allow the peppers to steam and the skin to loosen. Remove the charred skin from the peppers and chop.
• Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan. Add onions and saute until softened and golden brown.
• Add garlic and sundried tomatoes. Saute for 1 minute.
• Add roasted red peppers, Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, chicken bouillon cube, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
• Add mascarpone cheese and stir until combined. When heated through, stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
• Stir in spinach and cook for 1 more minute.
• Turn off heat and stir in fresh basil.
• Add drained pasta to sauce and mix to combine.
• Stir in chicken if using.
• Gently stir in burst tomatoes and their juices.