PESTO PASTA..!!

   Pesto Pasta is an Italian Dish. It is made with any green leaf of choice, in this recipe I used both Parsely and Basil. You could use just Spinach , Basil or Parsely leaf. 

     INGREDIENTS FOR PESTO SAUCE.

 

1. 1 Packet of fresh Parsely.

2. 1/2 a Packet of Basil.

3. 1 Lemon.

4. 1 and 1/2 cooking spoon of olive oil.

5. 2 tablespoons of granulated garlic.

6. Parmigiano(Parmesan) cheese.

7. Salt and Black pepper.

  METHOD FOR PESTO SAUCE.

 

1. In a blender or Food Processor, add washed Parsely, Basil, Lemon juice, Parmigiano cheese and olive oil.

2. Stop it before it gets to a smooth paste and add granulated garlic , salt and pepper.

3. Blend until smooth paste. 

4. You have your beautiful Pesto Sauce. 

 

  

 My Pesto Pasta Recipe has Chicken bites ( I used leftover grilled chicken) and Mushrooms. 

 METHOD FOR STIR CHICKEN BITES AND MUSHROOMS.

 

1. Place a pan on medium high heat, add 1 cooking spoon of olive oil. 

2. Add Chopped Mushrooms in the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until nice brown color.

3. Reduce heat to medium, add Chicken Bites and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 

4. Add Seasoings For Taste. 

 

 PASTA ( I used Penne Pasta in this Recipe). 

 

1. Place a pot with 2 measuring cups of Water, add salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil .

2. When the water is at it's boiling point, add pasta and allow it to cook for 7-10 minutes. 

3.  Before you drain your pasta get half a cup of starch water and keep aside. 

4. Then, wash pasta under running cold water. 

5. Place the pot of pasta back on low heat .

6. Add Pesto sauce into Pasta.

7. Add stir fry chicken bites and mushrooms.

8. Add half cup of starch water and 2-3 tablespoons of grated Parmigiano cheese.

9. Stir together and Serve your bowl of Happiness ( PESTO PASTA)..

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