Creamy Garlic Penne

Submitted by sexymommalucas

"Reprinted from Diabetic Cooking."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can skim evaporated milk
• 1 1⁄3 cups skim milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
• 3⁄4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half (about 3)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1 1⁄2 cups imitation crabmeat (about 6 ounces)
• 3 cups penne pasta (10 ounces)
• 2 quarts boiling water
• 1 tablespoon salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley (optional)

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Cook pasta in boiling water and salt in large pot or Dutch oven for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender. Drain.
4. Turn pasta into serving dish. Pour sauce over top. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
5. Makes 7 1/2 cups.

Reviews

[rmarcontell]

I love this recipe! It has great texture and just the right amount of sauce. It is great for curbing carb cravings without a million calories per serving. It freezes and reheats well. It is also good with shrimp substituted for the chicken breast. Adding some fresh rosemary tastes really good.