Grilled chicken and penne with walnut pesto sauce

2 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Walnut pieces
¾ cup Pre-washed basil leaves
1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Freshly chopped garlic
½ cup Extra Virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper; to taste
2 6-oz boneless chicken breasts
2 cups Pre-cooked; (al dente) penne pasta
½ cup Diced tomato
1 teaspoon Grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Extra Virgin olive oil

Directions

Toast the walnut pieces in a 350° oven for 8 minutes or until brown. Place in a blender with the basil, cheese, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper.

Turn on the blender and process until you have a smooth paste.

Take the brush and lightly coat the chicken with a little pesto. Place it on a pre-heated grill and cook for 6 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Place the skillet over moderate heat, add the pasta, spoon the remaining pesto and toss well. Spoon the hot pasta on two pre-heated serving plate, slice chicken breasts and fan over top. Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp Parmesan cheese over each plate. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and serve.

Recipe by: Colavita and California Walnuts Posted to EAT-L Digest by The Taillons <taillon@...> on Nov 29, 1997

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