Chicken Arrabiata Farfalle

1. Heat olive oil in pan and stir fry garlic on low until it becomes light pink. Add chicken mince, season with salt and pepper and stir fry on high until it is dry and light brown.
2. Add mushrooms and stir fry on high for 5-7 minutes. Add the pasta sauce, balsamic vinegar and tomato puree. Mix and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and mix into the chicken and arrabiata pasta sauce. Let it stand for about 10 minutes. Add the basil and a dash of extra virgin oil and mix again gently.
4. Serve with a crusty bread and salad.

Photographs and Recipe courtesy of Deeba Rajpal.

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