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Al-Ahram Weekly 8 - 14 July 1999 Issue No. 437 
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Al-Ahram Weekly 8 - 14 July 1999 Issue No. 437
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Egypt Region International Economy Opinion Culture Profile Features Focus Books Travel Living Sports Time Out Chronicles People Cartoons Letters Chicken pasta
By Moushira Abdel-Malek
Ingredients:
500gms chicken breasts (cut into strips)
300gms penne pasta
250gms fresh button mushrooms (sliced)
2 carrots (grated)
1/2kg zucchini (1-inch pieces)
3 cups white sauce
3tbsp vinegar
Marinade: 1 small onion (grated) + 1tsp crushed garlic + 2tsp mustard + 2tbsp lemon juice + salt + pepper + allspice
1/2 cup parsley (finely chopped)
2tbsp olive oil
Method:
Marinate the chicken in the marinade overnight. Boil the pasta (al dente), rinse, strain and set aside. Heat a large deep pan. Add the oil and stir fry the chicken strips. When slightly browned, add the vinegar. Add the mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and stir. Allow to cook covered over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and the white sauce. Stir gently to mix all ingredients, allowing to boil for one minute. Season to taste and remove from heat. Add the parsley, mixing it gently. Leave covered for a couple of minutes to settle down. Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top (optional) and a rich green salad.
