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Creamy Garlic Penne

Creamy Garlic Penne      "Creamy Garlic Penne" is available in PDF format print friendly version
For garlic lovers only! Nice bite from the cayenne pepper.
 
Can of skim evaporated milk13 1/2 oz.385 mL
Skim milk1 1/3 cups325 mL
All-purpose flour3 tbsp.50 mL
Garlic cloves, minced2 - 42 - 4
Vegetable bouillon powder2 tsp.10 mL
 
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves3/4 lb.340 g
(about 3), cut into bite-size pieces
Olive oil2 tsp.10 mL
Cayenne pepper1/2 tsp.2 mL
Coarsely ground pepper1/4 tsp.1 mL
Chopped fresh tomato1 cup250 mL
Imitation crabmeat (about 6 oz., 170 g)1 1/2 cups375 mL
 
Penne pasta (10 oz., 285 g)3 cups750 mL
Boiling water2 qts.2 L
Salt (optional)1 tbsp.15 mL
 
Grated light Parmesan cheese (optional)2 tbsp.30 mL
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
 
Whisk both milks into flour in large non-stick frying pan until smooth. Add garlic and bouillon powder. Heat and stir on medium-low until boiling and thickened. Keep warm on low, stirring occasionally.

Sauté chicken in olive oil in non-stick frying pan for 5 minutes until slightly browned. Sprinkle with cayenne and pepper. Add tomato and crabmeat. Toss well until hot. Add to milk mixture. Stir. Keep warm.

Cook pasta in boiling water and salt in large pot or Dutch oven for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender. Drain.

Turn pasta into serving dish. Pour sauce over top. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Makes 7 1/2 cups (1.9 L). Serves 6.
 
1 serving: 379 Calories; 3.9 g Total Fat (0.8 g Sat., 46.7 mg Cholesterol); 549 mg Sodium; 31 g Protein; 54 g Carbohydrate; 2 g Dietary Fibre

Choices:
2 1/2 Grains & Starches; 1 Milk & Alternatives; 2 Meat & Alternatives
 
 
 
Reprinted from Diabetic Cooking © Company's Coming Publishing Limited

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