Creamy Miso Mushroom and Chicken Breast Rigatoni

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned all over and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

c) When the chicken has 5 mins left, add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and fry, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5-6 mins.

a) In the meantime, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

b) Once the mushrooms have browned, add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 min more. 

a) Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), miso paste and wild mushroom paste. TIP: If your wild mushroom paste has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.

b) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins. 

a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the double cream and grated Italian style cheese. Simmer for 1 min.

b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Stir in the cooked pasta and butter (see pantry for amount).

d) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash more water if you feel it needs it.