Sunday 2 June 2013

Fi's Penne Pollo

Ingredients:

500g chicken breast (diced)
1 small red capsicum
1 Lebanese eggplant
1 small zucchini
1 large onion
8 Chestnut, Portabello or button mushrooms
200mL cream
475mL tomato puree
2 cups Penne pasta
Garlic
Basil
Olive oil

Method:

  1. Roughly chop capsicum, eggplant, zucchini, onion and mushrooms, place on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Place in a moderate oven for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Cook pasta as per regular instructions.
  4. Place a tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan and cook the diced chicken until it is beginning to brown.
  5. Remove roasted vegetables from oven and add to the chicken in the saucepan.
  6. Add garlic and basil to taste.
  7. Add tomato puree to chicken and vegetables and stir through.
  8. Add cream. Continue to stir occasionally. Lower heat and allow to reduce.
  9. When pasta is cooked to your liking, drain and add to the saucepan.
  10. Stir entire mix thoroughly and serve!