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Minty Pesto Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

1 box(es) (16-oz.) corkscrew pasta, such as fusilli or rotini
1.5 cup(s) (packed) fresh mint leaves
1 box(es) (10-oz.) frozen peas, thawed
.5 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
.25 teaspoon(s) salt
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) water
3 cup(s) (coarselly) shredded leftover chicken
toasted pine nuts , for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare pasta as package label directs. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, combine mint leaves, peas, Parmesan and salt; pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, pour in oil and water in a slow, steady stream until mixture is puréed and pesto is thick.
  2. Drain pasta, reserving 1⁄2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot; add pesto and shredded chicken. Pour reserved pasta cooking water into the empty food processor or blender and swirl to loosen any remaining pesto; add to pasta mixture and toss to combine. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and more Parmesan cheese, if you like.
Pesto Pasta Salad

COOKING INFO

Serves 5
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Yield 5 servings
Prep Time 10
Cook Time 15
Total Time 25
Oven Temp --
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 642
Total Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 81mg
Sodium 418mg
Total Carbohydrate 79g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars --
Protein 44g
Calcium --
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