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