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creamy tomato chicken mafalda corta
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring ruffled mafalda corta noodles coated in a luscious, creamy tomato sauce. This recipe combines tender pieces of chicken with savory aromatics, finished with a generous dusting of parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. The sauce has a vibrant orange hue, suggesting a perfect balance of tomato acidity and rich cream.
recipe by
phil
mainItalian-American4 servingshigh protein
1 / 3
15
prep (min)
25
cook (min)
40
total (min)
- •400 grams mafalda corta pasta (or radiatori/fusilli)
- •500 grams chicken breast or thighs, diced
- •100 grams pancetta or bacon, diced (optional, for crispy topping)
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 small onion, finely chopped
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •0.5 cup tomato paste
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •0.5 cup pasta water (reserved)
- •0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
- •0.25 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- •1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- •1 pinch salt and black pepper