Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

Directions

Dressing

1In a skillet cook the garlic and the ginger in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring until the garlic is softened.

2Add the cream and cook the mixture, whisking, until it is thickened slightly.

3Whisk in vinegar, curry powder, red pepper flakes and chutney.

Salad

1In a large kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta for 10 minutes or until tender.

2Refresh it in a colander under cold water and drain well.

3In a large bowl combine the pasta, the chicken, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the basil.

4Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing the salad to combine well. Season with salt and pepper.