Wheat Spagetti in Chunky Tomato Sauce and Minced Chicken

Outside of Indian food, a bowl of pasta is my favourite comfort food. Quick and easy recipes help, and make it all the more comforting. A basic tomato sauce with any form of pasta should do.

Ingredients:
Spaghetti - 250 gms (or as required) I used whole wheat
Tomatoes - 3 large, roughly cut up
Tomato puree - 2 tbsp
Minced chicken - 200 gms
Garlic paste - 2 tbsp (yes!)
Paprika - 1 tsp (or 1/2 tsp of chilly powder)
Basil - a handful
Olives - 2 tbsp (optional)
Olive oil - 3 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Cook spaghetti in salted water and a tbsp of olive oil for 7 mins, and strain.
2. Heat the remaining olive oil, add garlic paste and minced chicken to cook for 4 - 5 mins.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, paprika, salt and basil. Mix well.
4. Turn the flame to low and let the chicken and tomato mix cook for 10 mins with the lid on.
5. Take lid off, stir and take off heat.
6. Mix spaghetti in, or serve on top of spaghetti with olives.

You can add any herbs/vegetables
you want, or make it as spicy or not add any spices at all. Make it yours.