Wholegrain Rotini with Chicken - San Remo - US

Ingredients

• 1 lb wholegrain rotini
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large leek, rinsed and chopped finely
• 1 stick of celery, chopped finely
• 2 carrots , peeled and chopped finely
• 2 zucchinis, peeled and chopped finely
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 8 sprigs of fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper
• 28 oz tomato passata or puree
• 2 chicken breasts, diced into small chunks
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 1 tbsp pine nuts
• Grated parmesan cheese