Chicken pesto penne

This quick and easy recipe is gorgeously tangy and makes terrific use of fresh Bramley apples from Sussex. It's a pesto pasta - with a new twist. Kids love it too!

Ingredients

• 250 g penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 Bramley apples; quartered, cored and sliced
• 2 chicken breast fillets; finely sliced
• 4 tbsp pesto sauce

Preparation

1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the penne then cook for 10-12 mins or according to packet instructions until tender.
2. Whilst the pasta cooks, heat half the oil in a large frying pan, add the Bramley apple slices and sauté for 3 mins or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
3. Add the remaining oil to the pan; add the chicken and sauté over a high heat for 4 mins until pale golden.
4. The pasta in a large colander then return to the pan, add the chicken and apple mixture and pesto sauce, then toss well to mix. Spoon into bowls and serve.