Penne with chicken breast in tomato sauce with garlic

Name: Penne with chicken breast in tomato sauce with garlic - Dumitra G.
Ingredients: 50 g penne pasta + 500 ml water for boiling them + a little salt; 100 g chicken breast; salt; one tablespoon of liquid lard; 150 g canned diced tomatoes; half a teaspoon of sweet paprika; dried herbs: oregano; basil; and marjoram; 200 ml water; 3 cloves of garlic; 3 sprigs of parsley.

Pasta/Pizza - Penne with chicken breast in tomato sauce with garlic by Dumitra G. - Recipia

To prepare a delicious and comforting meal, we start by gathering the necessary ingredients. In a pot, we pour 500 ml of water and add a pinch of salt. We place the pot on the heat, and when the water starts to boil, we add the pasta. It is important to stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking. We cook the pasta according to the package instructions, usually between 8 and 9 minutes, until they become al dente. After the cooking time has elapsed, we remove the pot from the heat and cover it with a lid to retain the heat. In the meantime, we focus on the chicken breast. We cut it into suitable cubes, which we wash well under running water. We sprinkle salt over the meat to give it flavor and place it in a pan where we have heated a little lard. We cover the pan with a lid and let the meat fry over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it takes on a golden hue. After a few minutes, we add 100 ml of water to help the flavors penetrate the meat, covering the pan again. While the chicken breast is cooking, we take care of the canned tomatoes. We pass them through a fruit juicer, separating the juice from the tomato pulp. When the meat is well cooked, we add the tomato juice, half a teaspoon of sweet paprika, our favorite dried herbs, and another 100 ml of water. We cover the pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for the flavors to combine. After a few minutes, we peel a few cloves of garlic, wash them, and crush them. We add the garlic to the chicken sauce after it has cooled slightly, to preserve its intense aroma. We also add half of the fresh parsley, which we washed and chopped finely, reserving the rest for garnish. Once the pasta is cooked and drained, we rinse it with warm water to refresh its taste. We place the pasta on a plate and generously pour the chicken and tomato sauce over it. We finish with the remaining chopped parsley, which will add a touch of freshness to our dish. Now, all that is left to do is serve this dish, which will surely delight everyone at the table. Enjoy your meal!