Green Pesto Spaghetti It's the easiest dinner ever invented. Give them a go in this simple veggie supper for two Say goodbye to plain pasta and add a touch of green with DaVita dietitian Barbara's Green Pesto Pasta recipe. With a touch of Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil, this easy low-sodium dish is sure to become a dinner favorite Transfer pasta and beans to serving bowl with pesto, and toss to combine.

Ingredients of Green Pesto Spaghetti

  1. You need of Walnut Pesto------------------.
  2. Prepare 1/2 cup of walnuts.
  3. It's 2 cup of chopped basil.
  4. Prepare 9 ounces of baby spinach.
  5. Prepare 2 tablespoons of chives oil with chives see my recipe.
  6. Prepare 1/2 cup of extra Virgin olive oil.
  7. You need 1/3 cup of shredded parmesan cheese.
  8. It's 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  9. It's 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
  10. Prepare of Spaghetti----------------.
  11. Prepare 1 pound of spaghetti pasta.
  12. Prepare As needed of water to boil the pasta.
  13. It's 1 tablespoon of salt.
  14. It's 1 tablespoon of extra Virgin olive oil.
  15. You need of Chicken--------------------.
  16. You need 2-1/2 pounds of chopped cooked chicken.

Green Pesto Spaghetti instructions

  1. Boil the water with salt and oil..
  2. Boil the pasta as instructed on the box.
  3. Add basil, spinach, salt, walnuts, and garlic to a blender or food processor..
  4. Blend a little at the time till blended up good..
  5. As it blends add chives and chives oil. When added slowly add the olive oil..
  6. Add the Pesto to the spaghetti..
  7. Add the cheeses. Mix well I just tossed gently till all the pasta is coated..
  8. Add the chicken..
  9. Toss well let rest for 3-5 minutes..
  10. Serve I hope you enjoy!!.

I made this according to instructions, and while a good basic pesto pasta recipe, there was something missing. I then added the pasta to the pan and mixed well, serving right out of the frying pan. Cook the tomatoes with garlic, chilli and lemon to bring out the delicious sweetness before tossing through spaghetti and tangy green pesto. Family dinners don't get easier than this! Get the most out of this handy little jar with these fresh ideas for green pesto.

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