Zeinah Nur's Cajun Chicken and Ricotta ZENB Penne Pasta

SERVES 3

PREP TIME 10 minutes

COOK TIME 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME 30 minutes


FEATURED IN RECIPE


Penne Pasta

INGREDIENTS

Pasta Sauce
  • 1 onion
  • 200g of ZENB Penne
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 chilli de-seeded
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup double cream
  • 2 tbsp ricotta or goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup pasta water
Cajun Chicken
  • Diced chicken breast
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic granule
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

In a pan heat some olive oil, add chopped onions, de-seeded green chilli and mixed peppers.

2.

Add a little salt and fry gently for 5 minutes until soft, add minced garlic let that cook for a few minutes and then add 2 tsp of smoked paprika. Mix everything till it's well combined. 

3.

Add a dash of double cream mix well and then add 1/4 cup of (your choice) tomato pasta sauce, 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese mix well and your sauce is ready.

4.

Cook your ZENB pasta following the packet instructions, drain the pasta and add to your sauce. 

Tasty Tips

For a different taste, replace the ricotta cheese with goats cheese

Top the finish pasta dish with sliced mixed roasted peppers

For more flavour, leave the chicken to marinate for 2 hours before cooking

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