Pasta with creamy coconut chicken curry sauce - Recipe

Today, I whipped up a deliciously creamy pasta with a coconut chicken curry sauce. Back when I lived in Sweden, my girlfriends and I would often make this dish and absolutely loved it. It's the perfect comfort food when you're craving something creamy but not too heavy. I find myself making this dish frequently when I'm alone and in need of a quick yet satisfying meal. 

I've come across comments online suggesting that the combination of pasta and curry sauce might sound unusual, even a cultural clash. However, I find the flavors beautifully complement each other. The addition of coconut milk lends a creamy texture and rounds out the curry taste, toning down the intensity of the spices.

Yesterday, when family came to visit, we enjoyed a lovely picnic in the park. Needing something quick to prepare, I opted for my fast food pizzas. Using store-bought pizza bases, I topped them with squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, chicken, and onions. They turned out absolutely delicious!

With some diced chicken leftover from yesterday, I decided to create this creamy pasta with curry sauce for today's meal. The recipe is simple to prepare and doesn't require much time to cook. It's a delightful dish that's sure to please the taste buds!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

500g pasta of choice (I used twist pasta)

3 chicken breasts, diced 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 squash,diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 small scallions (any onion can be used instead), chopped

1/4 cup of sweet corn

1 can of coconut milk, 400ml

1 tablespoon curry powder

2 tea spoons thai red curry paste (Sainsbury's)

Process:
1- Start by cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package.

2- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan and add the diced chicken and let it cook until golden brown. then, add the squash, bell pepper, sweet corn, scallions and curry powder. Fry everything together over medium heat until evenly cooked.

3- Add the coconut milk and thai red curry paste. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the curry sauce has reduced slightly to a creamy and thick consistency. 

4- Serve the curry sauce with the pasta.

Enjoy!