Rainy Day Penne with Italpasta Gluten-Free

It's no secret that I adore pasta. The versatility and ease of prep call my name on the regular. When the folks at Italpasta approached me to develop a recipe, I was on board in a heartbeat!

Some quick facts about Italpasta 

• They're the largest 100% Canadian owned pasta manufacturer in Canada
• The pasta is available in 4 cuts – spaghetti, penne rigate, fusilli and elbows with an oven-ready gluten free lasagne is on its way 
• They've re-launched their gluten-free line with an updated ingredient base

The Recipe

It's been raining a lot lately, with little to no pause for sunshine. So what better time to make a dish that both feeds and brightens up the soul?! This dish is so darn easy to make. I used ingredients that I regularly have on hand and made the creamiest penne. My house of picky eaters even asked for seconds!

Rainy Day Penne (makes 4 servings)

Ingredients

1 Package of Italpasta Gluten-Free Penne

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Garlic Paste

3 Eggs

2 Tablespoons Whipping Cream

1 Cup Finely Diced Green Onion

1 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 (142g) Cans, Seasoned Shredded Turkey

3 Cups Broccoli Florets

1/3 Cup Reserved Pasta Water

Salt And Pepper 

                                    

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil
2. Boil pasta per package instructions (about 8-10mins)
3. While pasta boils, Heat oil in non-stick pan over medium/high heat
4. Add garlic paste to pan and stir. Remove from heat when lightly browned
5. Drain turkey flakes, add to the pan of garlic and stir 
6. In a separate bowl, Whisk together eggs, cream, and parmesan 
7. Add broccoli florets to boiling pot of pasta with 4 minutes to go
8. Strain cooked pasta/broccoli and set aside pasta water
9. Gently add pasta to pan and set to low heat
10. Cover  pasta with egg mixture and reserved pasta water
11. Stir well to ensure egg mixture coats pasta and does not scramble
12. Add salt and pepper to taste preference
13. Remove from heat and top each bowl with green onion

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT ITALPASTA

The pasta holds up very well, meaning it doesn't get mushy or fall apart. I really put the penne through the ringer with all of that stirring and it held up beautifully. 

It only takes minutes to cook, which is great because there never seems to be enough time in the day. By following the package directions, you are in for the most amazing al dente pasta ever. The noodles have a nice snap when bitten into, without being tough. I really could go on and on about how lovely Italpasta gluten-free pasta is! 

What is your favourite dish to prepare for #forGFpastalovers with Italpasta gluten-free pasta? 

*This is a sponsored post- Italpasta products and a nominal fee were provided in exchange for recipe development and posting