If you visit me on a Wednesday evening, 8 out of 10 times,you will find me making Italian food.Pasta,spaghetti,linguini etc.Now don't ask me why,its something I wonder myself.I guess to celebrate 'midweek'!
I was first introduced to the art of cooking Italian food by my sister who is an excellent cook herself.She has learnt the traditional way of cooking authentic Italian from her mother-in-law who hails from Italy.Using her basics,I've come-up with some versions that I would like to share.
This is a delicious and a very colorful recipe.The use of red,yellow and orange peppers with carrots and peas enlivens the dish. I always mix a bag of multigrain pasta to my regular pasta to get more fiber and protein.You can use either.I got the idea of fennel seeds from the Hot Italian Sausage sold in the stores,and it does wonders in the flavor department!Instead of chicken mince you can use chicken or pork sausage.
For the vegetarian version you can basically use any vegetable that's in your fridge.Its equally delicious.
Penne with Chicken and Vegetables
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Ingredients:
Penne pasta-3 cups
Chicken mince-1 pkt
Onion-1 big
Garlic cloves-4-5( crushed)
red, yellow and orange peppers-you will need half of each chopped
1 Carrot-chopped
Peas-1/4 cup
15oz can of crushed tomato-1
Extra Virgin olive oil-2 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Oregano-2 tsp
Fennel seeds-1 tsp
Red chilli flakes-1/2 tsp
Process:
Pasta:
Boil pasta according to the instructions.Make sure to salt your pasta nicely since that is the only way you can flavor the pasta.Reserve some of the cooking liquid.
Sauce:
In a pan, heat olive oil and add the chicken mince along with a little salt,crushed garlic, red chilli flakes and fennel seeds.Let it brown a little bit and then add the onions.Saute for about a minute and add all the vegetables.Add the crushed tomatoes, little water and the oregano.Mix well and let it boil on high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer until all the vegetables and chicken are cooked.Add 2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water to thicken the sauce.Add the cooked pasta and mix well.Drizzle with some olive oil and parmesan cheese.Serve hot!
I was first introduced to the art of cooking Italian food by my sister who is an excellent cook herself.She has learnt the traditional way of cooking authentic Italian from her mother-in-law who hails from Italy.Using her basics,I've come-up with some versions that I would like to share.
This is a delicious and a very colorful recipe.The use of red,yellow and orange peppers with carrots and peas enlivens the dish. I always mix a bag of multigrain pasta to my regular pasta to get more fiber and protein.You can use either.I got the idea of fennel seeds from the Hot Italian Sausage sold in the stores,and it does wonders in the flavor department!Instead of chicken mince you can use chicken or pork sausage.
For the vegetarian version you can basically use any vegetable that's in your fridge.Its equally delicious.
Penne with Chicken and Vegetables
Print this Recipe
Ingredients:
Penne pasta-3 cups
Chicken mince-1 pkt
Onion-1 big
Garlic cloves-4-5( crushed)
red, yellow and orange peppers-you will need half of each chopped
1 Carrot-chopped
Peas-1/4 cup
15oz can of crushed tomato-1
Extra Virgin olive oil-2 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Oregano-2 tsp
Fennel seeds-1 tsp
Red chilli flakes-1/2 tsp
Process:
Pasta:
Boil pasta according to the instructions.Make sure to salt your pasta nicely since that is the only way you can flavor the pasta.Reserve some of the cooking liquid.
Sauce:
In a pan, heat olive oil and add the chicken mince along with a little salt,crushed garlic, red chilli flakes and fennel seeds.Let it brown a little bit and then add the onions.Saute for about a minute and add all the vegetables.Add the crushed tomatoes, little water and the oregano.Mix well and let it boil on high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer until all the vegetables and chicken are cooked.Add 2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water to thicken the sauce.Add the cooked pasta and mix well.Drizzle with some olive oil and parmesan cheese.Serve hot!
looks good ..have to try it !!
ReplyDeleteSony, I really liked this one.Well,fennel was a surprise element but does give the dish a nice flavor.All together,this one is sure for keeps.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Saswati,
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad you liked it!