Chicken Recipes

PASTA SAUCE WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATO

Perfect for a speedy supper — serve this with a mixed bean salad.

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2/3 cup homemade or canned chicken stock
3 cups pasta spirals (fusilli)
8 ounces chicken, diagonally sliced
salt and black pepper
sprigs fresh mint, to garnish

SERVES 4

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the chopped onion and carrot for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.

3. Stir the garlic, canned tomaJ toes, tomato paste and stock into the onions and carrots and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Cook the pasta in plenty of water, following the instructions on the package.

5. Pour the sauce into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

6. Return the sauce to the pan and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken. Bring back to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Adjust the seasoning.

7. Drain the pasta thoroughly and toss it with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with sprigs of fresh mint.