TOASTED WALNUT & PESTO PASTA
Serving=1/4 of recipe

2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted


1 clove garlic


1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves


1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves


3 Tbsp. Promise ® Buttery Spread


1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced


1 cup diced zucchini


1 small red bell pepper, sliced


1/2 lb. whole wheat penne pasta, cooked and drained (reserve 1/4 cup pasta water)


In blender or food processor, process walnuts and garlic until finely chopped. Add basil, parsley and 2 tablespoons Promise ® Buttery Spread and process just until blended.
 
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until browned; remove chicken from skillet.
 
In same skillet, add zucchini and red pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until tender. Return chicken and any juices to skillet and cook 1 minute or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Toss hot penne with chicken, pesto and reserved pasta water.

Serves:4
Preparation Time:20 Minute(s)
Cook Time:10 Minute(s)
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 360, Calories From Fat 90, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 100mg, Total Carbohydrate 45g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 1g, Protein 22g, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 80%, Calcium 6%, Iron 15%