Pasta with chicken and Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce
I think its deliciousness really lies in its simplicity. There aren’t a lot of ingredients in Pasta with chicken and Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce, that’s why the flavors of each one really stand out.
Ingredients:
- 2 punnets (500g) cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, unpeeled
- 450g skinless chicken breasts, halved
- cooking oil spray
- 1 cup light evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
- 300g wholemeal spaghetti
Instructions:
Step 1 Preheat oven to 200ºC. Place tomatoes and garlic on a baking tray and spray with oil. Roast for 20 minutes, until tomatoes soften.
Step 2 Meanwhile, flatten chicken breasts using a rolling pin or mallet. Spray a non-stick pan with oil and cook chicken over medium heat for 2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Slice into thin strips, cover and keep warm.
Step 3 When cool, peel garlic and place into a blender with three-quarters of the tomatoes. Process until smooth. Pour mixture into a small saucepan. Add evaporated milk, sugar, pepper and 3 tablespoons of basil, and heat over low heat until warmed.
Step 4 Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to packet directions.
Step 5 Drain spaghetti and divide between serving plates. Top with sauce and chicken. Garnish with remaining basil and roasted tomatoes.
Via: Healthyfoodguide
