Butter Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 10.5 oz (300 g) short pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (20 g) butter
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups (400 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 cup (200 ml) half and half (single cream)
• A handful fresh cilantro (coriander)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta al dente according to the...: Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil and butter in a...: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on all sides.

3. 3

   Stir in the onion, garlic and ginger and...: Stir in the onion, garlic and ginger and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Next, add the garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili...: Next, add the garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce (passata)...: Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce (passata) and stir to combine. Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if it looks too thick.

6. 6

   Stir in the almond butter, then add the...: Stir in the almond butter, then add the half and half (single cream). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

7. 7

   Add the cooked pasta to the pan and...: Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat well in the sauce.

8. 8

   Stir in some freshly chopped cilantro, season to...: Stir in some freshly chopped cilantro, season to taste and serve immediately.