Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce can light unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 cups small fresh broccoli florets (about 5 ounces)

Method

  • Stir coconut milk, curry paste and ginger in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until paste dissolves, about 1 minute.
  • Mix broth and cornstarch in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves; mix into skillet.
  • Stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add chicken, fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, green onions and basil and cook 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broccoli and boil 1 minute.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli.
  • Return to pot.
  • Pour sauce mixture over pasta and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.