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Monday, 2 June 2014

Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta with Garlic, Romano, Mozzarella and Fresh Basil


- 2 medium chicken halves, grilled and diced
- 4 oz pasta
- 1 cup fire roasted tomato pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons grated romano cheese
- 1/2 clove garlic
- chilli flakes to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 6 oz grated mozzarella cheese
- 8 basil leaves sliced

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius. Cook pasta according to packet until aldente.

2. In a saucepan, heat the sauce, cream, romano cheese, garlic, chilli, salt and pepper until the cheese has melted.

3. Drain the pasta and return it to the pan. Add the chicken, tomatoes, 1/2 the mozzarella and 1/2 the basil. Pour in the warm sauce.

4. Pour into a greased baking pan. Top with the rest of the mozzarella and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with basil.


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