Description

Instead of driving to the restaurant to order this dish, why not fill you own home with its wonderful aroma and make it yourself? It's full or hearty shitake mushrooms, sweet Madeira wine, penne pasta, garlic and red onion all in a rich and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 c. penne pasta, uncooked
• 5-6 chicken tenders
• 3.5 oz. shitake mushrooms, about 1 1/2 c.
• 1/4 c. chopped red onions, optional
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 T. canola oil, divided
• 1 T. olive oil, divided
• 1 c. Madeira wine
• 2 T. unsalted butter
• 1 T. flour
• 1/2 c. half and half
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 t. salt, divided
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 T. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Slice mushrooms, discarding stems.
2. Wash chicken tenders; pat dry with paper towels; slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding any tendons or cartilage.
3. In a large pot; bring 2 quarts of well salted water to a boil; add penne pasta; stir; set timer to 9 minutes. When done, drain the pasta; set aside.