•250g Pasta (fusilli or Penne is best)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
•1 tbsp olive oil
•500g chicken mince
•1 lge tin chopped tomatoes
•375g jar passata
•100g button mushrooms. sliced
•2 tbsp chopped basil
•35g parmesan cheese grated
•35g Cheddar Cheese . grated
1. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 10-12 mins until just done. Drain well. Grease a large oven proof dish.
Heat the oil in a pan over a high heat. Add the chicken mince and fry for 5-6 mins, breaking it up with the back of a spoon until browned all over. Add the tomatoes, pasta sauce and mushrooms. Simmer for 10 mins. Stir in the basil and season well with salt and peoppr. Add to the pasta and stir until combined.
Preheat the grill to high. Pour the mixture into the greased dish and sprinkle over the cheeses. Place the dish under the grill for 2-3 mins until the cheese is melted and golden.
Yield: | 6 servings | ||
Prep Time: | 0 hr 10 mins | ||
Cook Time: | 0 hr 40 mins | ||
Ready In: | 0 hr 40 mins | ||
Category: | Main Course | ||
Main Ingredient: | Chicken | ||
Cooking Method: | Frying |
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Nationality: | United States | ||
Occasion: | Easter | ||
Recipe Tags: | chicken pasta | cheese pasta | pasta |
Chef's Note & Story
No need to use Parmesan if you prefer just Cheddar. Can also add lots more mushrooms if you like. A layer of fresh spinach on the bottom of the dish is good too! Garlic bread goes well with this and salad.
Wow! a tasty and lighter alternative to bolognese made from beef or lamb.