Casarecce with Chicken and Mushroom Sauce

Here is a recipe you might want to try for delicious casarecce with chicken and mushroom sauce, with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 320 g of casarecce
• 300 g of chicken breast
• 250 g of mushrooms (champignons or porcini)
• 1/2 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 200 ml of tomato purée
• 100 ml of white wine
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese (to serve)

Preparation

1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into cubes and slicing the mushrooms. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. In a large skillet heat a drizzle of olive oil, add the onion and garlic and sauté until they become translucent.
3. Add the chicken cubes and brown them until they are golden on all sides.
4. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
5. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.
6. Pour in the tomato purée, salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
7. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the casarecce following the package instructions for al dente.
8. Drain the pasta and pour it into the skillet with the sauce, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese.

Fun Fact

Casarecce is a pasta shape typical of Sicilian cuisine, perfect for holding sauce due to their rolled shape. The chicken and mushroom sauce is a classic combination full of flavor that marries Italian tradition with the versatility of easily found ingredients.

I hope this recipe inspires you to create a delicious dish!