Zeinah Nur's Cajun Chicken and Ricotta ZENB Penne Pasta
SERVES 3
PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 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
- 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