HEARTY DISHES

Pastas are my favourite dish, keeping them original and tasty but healthy is difficult, this pasta is fantastic.

Artichoke and chicken penne in a homemade tomato and chive sauce

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

400g penne, cooked al dente

1kg tomatoes, chopped

4 garlic cloves

1 onion, chopped

2 chicken breast, cut into strips

1 tin artichoke hearts, cut into quarters

45ml chopped chives

Method:

·         Boil the pasta until al dente then drain.

·         In a pot cook the tomatoes, garlic and onion until soft and thick, blitz together.

·         Fry the chicken strips in a little olive oil and season well, once almost cooked add the artichokes and sauté for a few minutes. Add the tomato sauce and chopped chives.

·         Toss the pasta back into the warm sauce and serve with a few chopped chives sprinkled on top.