Fresh Veggie Pasta
You may need to seek out a specialty cheese store to locate the bocconcini. These small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese become soft and creamy when tossed with the hot pasta, chicken, and vegetables.

Ingredients
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1 pound penne pasta
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3 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
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1-1/4 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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5 cloves garlic, sliced
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1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes in juice, broken up with a spoon
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1 medium-size zucchini, trimmed, quartered lengthwise and sliced
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1 medium-size sweet yellow pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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1/2 pound bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), quartered
Directions
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Lightly coat grill rack or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat grill or grill pan to medium high. Cook pasta following package directions. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Grill chicken, about 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly, then cut into thin strips. When pasta is done, drain and toss in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Set aside.
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Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juice, zucchini and yellow pepper; cook 3 more minutes. Add vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and heat through. Remove from heat. Toss sauce with pasta, basil and mozzarella and serve.
Nutrition information
Calories 435, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 605 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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