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Chicken and Tomato Pesto Pasta
45 mins
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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
Peel and mince garlic
Toast the almonds lightly.
Grate cheese
Instructions
Blend most of the basil (keep a little for garnish), 100g of Parmesan cheese, garlic and toasted almonds until smooth this is your pesto.
Cook penne until al dente and liquid are almost absorbed. Remove from heat.
Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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
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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