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Chicken and Tomato Pesto Pasta

45 mins

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Sunset Dinner

Introduction

Its bright flavour is the highlight of this easy pesto pasta recipe, packed with cherry tomatoes and chicken.

Oven temperature

N/a

Steps

Preparation

  1. Peel and mince garlic

  2. Toast the almonds lightly.

  3. Grate cheese

Instructions

  1. Blend most of the basil (keep a little for garnish), 100g of Parmesan cheese, garlic and toasted almonds until smooth this is your pesto.

  2. Cook penne until al dente and liquid are almost absorbed. Remove from heat.

  3. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

  4. Garnish with reserved basil and Parmesan cheese.

Cooks tips

I prefer to use fresh pasta but dried makes a fine dish

Serve with

Add a green salad and French bread.

Wine pairing

Noble Hill Viognier

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Vegetarian information
Sunset Dinner

Ingredients


  • 2pk fresh basil leaves

  • 150g Parmesan cheese

  • Splash olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2tabs flaked almonds,

  • 12oz uncooked penne pasta

  • 80ml chicken stock

  • 250g cooked chicken

  • 400g cherry tomatoes


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