In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve whipped up a good-for-your-heart pasta that still tastes good! It’s made with fresh and heart healthy ingredients like pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and whole wheat pasta. Even better it can be prepared in just 15-20 minutes.1 large bunch of basil (about 30 leaves)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 oz pine nuts
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1 ½ lb whole wheat pasta
2 whole skinless chicken breasts
Place washed basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts and cheese into a food processor, or crush by hand using a mortar and pestle. Blend for about 20 seconds, and slowly add olive oil while mixing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook chicken in microwave or in a pan with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cut chicken into 1 inch square pieces. Cook pasta of choice and drain. Place pasta, chicken and pesto into a serving dish and mix. Garnish with remaining pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and basil leaf. Serves about 4.
The intensity of flavors in pesto sauce pairs best with an intensely flavored white wine. Try an Albarino, Riesling or Unoaked Chardonnay.
Recipe by Chef Emily Buller
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