Looking for a quick and easy lunch recipe that's ready in 30 minutes with no need to pop to the shops for extra ingredients? We've got a great tip for easy pasta with chicken, tomato sauce and a blend of perfectly melted cheeses that will give your body all the nutrients it needs, keep you full for the afternoon and can also make a great lunch to go! 🚀
Nutrition (1 serving)
- 558 kcal
- 63 g carbohydrates
- 15 g fats
- 42 g protein
Per 2 portions
- 120 g fusilli pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 200 g chicken breast
- 250 g tomato puree
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 30 g 30% edam cheese
- 60 g mozzarella light
- 1 pinch fresh herbs
- 1 pinch pizza seasoning mix
Instructions
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Cook the pasta until al dente. When drained, keep aside 2 tablespoons of pasta water to add to the sauce later.
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Heat the oil on medium heat and add the sliced chicken and the crushed garlic. Fry for about 5‑6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is lightly browned.
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Add the Italian pizza seasoning, salt and pepper, mix and pour in the tomato puree. Stir again and let it simmer for a while.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, and mix everything thoroughly.
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Finally, sprinkle over some grated cheese, add the mozzarella slices, cover with a lid, and leave for about 1‑2 minutes until the cheese melts.
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And you're done, enjoy!
