Recipe: Penne Gorgonzola with Chicken and Roma Tomatoes (like Johnny Carino's)

Penne Gorgonzola with Chicken and Roma Tomatoes (like Johnny Carino's)

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (preferably Italian-marinated)
1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup to 1 cup butter
1 pint heavy (whipping) cream
4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

Grill or broil chicken breasts; slice into thin strips.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss with olive oil, return to pot.

While pasta and chicken are cooking, melt butter in medium saucepan, heat to boiling, stirring constantly, boil 1 minute.

Slowly add heavy cream, heat to a boil to reduce, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes.

Reduce heat, add gorgonzola, parmesan and nutmeg. Stir until melted.

Serve sauce over noodles, top with chicken and chopped tomatoes.

Servings: 8