One pot pasta

Serves 4

340g pasta
340g cherry tomatoes, halved if they're too big
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or chili powder
4 chicken breasts, cubed and marinated in salt, olive oil, chili powder (or flakes), or paprika
6 large mushrooms, sliced
2 sprig basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
pepper
41/2 cups water
shaved parmesan

1) Put all ingredients except the parmesan in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

2) Stir occasionally till sauce thickens and pasta is al dente.

3) Dish to bowls and garnish with parmesan, olive oil and extra basil.

* This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart's One Pan Pasta. I added the chicken and mushrooms for more protein but feel free to keep it vegetarian. I also used chili powder instead as I love my spice and chili flakes just don't cut it.