Main ingredients

• 500 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into small bite-size pieces Can substitute with chicken breast or tenderloin.
• 1/2 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 220 g jar sun-dried tomato stripes in oil, drained Reserve the oil for cooking.
• 3 tbsp oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste Optional if you don’t have it.
• 1/4 cup dry white wine Optional.
• 400 g canned crushed tomato
• 350 g fusilli pasta (or other small pasta shapes)
• 1 litre low sodium chicken stock/broth Or water plus 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/4 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped Optional.
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (use full fat for best results)
• 4 tbsp full fat milk
• 1/4 cup packed finely grated parmesan cheese Or a pinch of salt.