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Pasta

Cultural Context

Pasta, a staple of Italian cuisine, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, it comes in countless shapes and sizes, each suited to different sauces and dishes. Pasta is not just food; it embodies Italian culture and family gatherings, often served during special occasions and Sunday dinners. Today, pasta is enjoyed worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a global comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups cooked penne pasta
1 medium red onion, diced
2 spring onions, sliced
1 lb chicken breasts, diced
1 cup cooking cream
2 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative for sautéing.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

1

Season the chicken with all-purpose seasoning, garlic paste, salt, and a drizzle of oil, mixing thoroughly to combine.

2

Marinate the chicken for a few hours or proceed to cooking immediately.

3

Add a drizzle of oil to a pan or wok on medium to high heat.

4

Transfer the chicken pieces into the pan and stir fry until fully cooked and slightly brown, about 4-5 minutes.

5

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

6

Add the red onions to the pan and stir fry for about 30 seconds to one minute.

7

Add butter to the pan and allow it to melt completely.

8

Add garlic paste and tomato paste, stir frying continuously for about 3 minutes until perfectly fried.

9

Add the roughly chopped tomatoes and pepper to the pan, stirring to combine.

10

Season with all-purpose seasoning, chicken bouillon cubes, and salt to taste, mixing together to combine.

11

Cover the pot and leave to fry for about 6 to 8 minutes until well fried, until the oil sizzles nicely on top.

12

Pour in the cooking cream and add the shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing thoroughly to combine.

13

Add the cooked chicken back into the pot followed by the cooked pasta, adding the pasta in bits to ensure each piece is coated with sauce.

14

Cover the pot and allow to cook for a final two minutes before adding the spring onions.

15

Stir one final time to combine and take the pot off the heat.

16

Serve on a plate and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

panwok

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Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Italian PastaPasta Dishes
Local Name: Pasta

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