Streetwise Magazine, Milnrow & Newhey, March 2014 | Page 57

g y gp 2. Cook chicken in batches for 3-5 mins until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. 3. Cook leek in same pan on medium for 5 mins until soft. 4. Add garlic and cook for 30 secs until fragrant. Add mushrooms and ham. 5. Cook for 3 mins until mushrooms are tender and ham crisp. Pour over cream and stock. Simmer for 1 min. 6. Return chicken to pan with parmesan and basil and simmer for another 2 mins. to heat through. 7. Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pan of boiling salted water. 8. Add asparagus for the last 2 mins of cooking. Drain. Add penne and asparagus to carbonara sauce and toss to combine. 9. Serve topped with extra basil leaves. v 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic crushed 200 g cup mushrooms sliced 100 g ham shredded 3/4 cup cream 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup shredded parmesan 1/2 cup basil leaves torn 400 g penne pasta 2 bunches (12 spears) asparagus cut each spear into 5cm lengths 3 skinless chicken breasts halved lengthways, cut into 1cm slices 1 leek finely chopped extra basil leaves to serve more recipes & latest news: “ita an job newhey” ali @newheyita an ali al penninedining.com Visit our website www.streetwisemag.co.uk for all the info about the Streetwise magazines 57