Soya Bean & Chicken Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Soya Bean & Chicken Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dried soya beans; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 500 g chicken fillets, cubed 1-inch; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 3 large button mushrooms; 500 g tomato puree (passata de pomodoro); 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste; 1 stick celery; 1 medium eggplant, cubed; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; salt (to season, optional for those with heart conditions)

Servings: persons

½ cup dried soya beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
500 g chicken fillets, cubed 1-inch
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 large button mushrooms
500 g tomato puree (passata de pomodoro)
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
1 stick celery
1 medium eggplant, cubed
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
salt (to season, optional for those with heart conditions)

1
Soak soya beans in plenty of water for 4 hours or overnight then drain well.
2
Put in a saucepan, cover generously with water and simmer for 2 hours.
3
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and saute onion and garlic until golden.
4
Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until just cooked through.
5
While chicken is cooking, sprinkle over oregano, marjoram and pepper so it is cooked into the chicken.
6
Add mushrooms and cook until just soft.
7
Add tomato puree and sauce, stirring to mix through.
8
Bring to the boil.
9
Add celery, eggplant and drained cooked soya beans thoroughly stir through.
10
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until eggplant is cooked through.
11
Just prior to serving, mix in chopped walnuts and serve with pasta.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried soya beans, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Soya Bean & Chicken Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soya Bean & Chicken Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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