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Mafalda Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

with Cheesy Bread

30 MIN

+$3.99/serving 4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

This pasta dish gets dynamic flavor from sautéed zucchini, briny capers, and a bit of mascarpone cheese that we’re pairing with ruffle-edged mafalda pasta. It’s all complete with a side of warm, Italian-seasoned cheesy bread.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

1010 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

18 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
2 cloves Garlic
¾ lb Mafalda Pasta
1 Tbsp Capers
½ cup Cream
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (Whole Dried Basil, Sage, Oregano, Savory, Rosemary, Thyme & Marjoram)
2 Small Baguettes
2 Zucchini
¼ cup Grated Romano Cheese
1 oz Salted Butter
2 Tbsps Mascarpone Cheese
1 bunch Parsley
4 oz Shredded Fontina Cheese
1 14-Oz Can Whole Datterini Tomatoes

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the zucchini lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Place the tomatoes in a bowl; gently break apart with your hands. Halve the baguettes. Roughly chop the parsley leaves and stems.

2 Cook the pasta

Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

3 Cook the zucchini

Meanwhile, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced zucchini in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a plate.

4 Make the sauce

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the chopped garlic and capers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly softened. Add the crushed tomatoes (carefully, as the liquid may splatter) and half the Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Turn off the heat; taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

5 Make the cheesy bread

Meanwhile, line a sheet pan with foil. Place the halved baguettes on the foil, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with the fontina and remaining Italian seasoning. Toast in the oven 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly browned. Carefully transfer to a cutting board; when cool enough to handle, halve on an angle.

6 Finish the pasta & serve your dish

To the pot of cooked pasta, add the sauce, cream, butter, cooked zucchini, and half the reserved pasta cooking water. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the pasta is coated and the butter is melted (if necessary, gradually add the remaining cooking water to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated). Turn off the heat. Stir in the mascarpone until combined. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pasta with the cheesy bread on the side. Garnish the pasta with the romano and chopped parsley. Enjoy!