Chic' Penne USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This multi-grain pasta dish is bright and fun with fresh broccoli, chicken, and melted cheese that is sure to please.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1½ cups (two 6 fl oz spoodles) provides 1 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, 3/8 cup dark green vegetable, and 1¾ oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Heat water to a rolling boil.
  • Slowly add pasta. Stir constantly, until water boils again. Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente; stir occasionally. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain well.
  • Toss cooked pasta with garlic.
    For 50 servings, add 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (reserve remaining garlic for step 5).
    For 100 servings, add 2 Tbsp 2 tsp garlic (reserve remaining garlic for step 5).
  • Transfer pasta to steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”).
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Cook broccoli for 5 minutes in boiling water. Drain broccoli and toss with remaining garlic.
  • Add broccoli and chicken to pasta. Mix well.
  • Sauce:
    Combine broth, salt, pepper, and milk. Bring to a boil, stir constantly.
    For 50 servings, use 2 qt milk (reserve remaining milk for step 8).
    For 100 servings, use 1 gal 2 cups milk (reserve remaining milk for step 8).
  • Combine remaining milk with flour and add to broth mixture. Reduce heat to low. Stir constantly for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Add cheese. Continue to stir until cheese melts.
  • Divide cheese sauce evenly and pour over pasta mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 8 minutes
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 4 minutes
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion two 6 fl oz spoodles (1½ cups).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Chic' Penne USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 1 ½ cups (two 6 fl oz spoodles)
Calories 299.26 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.5g8%
Saturated Fat 2.16g14%
Cholesterol 25.88mg9%
Sodium 417.56mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 44.43g15%
Dietary Fiber 5.53g23%
Protein 18.64g37%
Vitamin A 618.36IU12%
Vitamin C 17.23mg21%
Calcium 230.49mg23%
Iron 2.32mg13%
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Broccoli: 3 lb 2 oz
100 Servings:
Broccoli: 6 lb 4 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredient is available.
For a creamier sauce, use an equal quantity of fat-free half and half in place of milk.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 27 lb 8 oz
2 steam table pans
100 Servings:
About 55 lb
4 steam table pans