Cherry tomato pasta

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken thighs
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, Cajun (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken thighs with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
2. Heat a wide pan with neutral oil over medium heat.
3. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side until cooked through (160°F / 71°C internal).
4. Remove chicken and set aside.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ¼–½ cup stock or water
• 4 tbsp cottage cheese
• 343 g cooked shell pasta (al dente)
• Finely chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In the same pan, sauté cherry tomatoes, garlic, and onion over medium heat.
2. Deglaze pan with stock/water, scraping bottom to incorporate brown bits from chicken.
3. Cook 7–10 mins, stirring every 2 mins, until tomatoes begin to break down.
4. Stir in cottage cheese to incorporate. Optional: blend with an immersion blender for smoother sauce.
5. Turn off heat, add cooked pasta, and toss to combine.
6. Garnish with finely chopped parsley before serving.