By the way... is anyone else a little disturbed that it's already May? I mean really? Doesn't it seem as if we just celebrated Christmas a few weeks ago? There was a time, when I was much, much younger, that I would have LOVED for time to move this fast (specifically when I was in school). But now, now all I keep thinking is at this rate, I'm going to be 40 WAY sooner than I expected :)
Ziti with Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, quartered
7 oz jar roasted red peppers
1 Tablespoon of the oil from the roasted red peppers
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnishing
10 oz ziti pasta
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
Directions:
In a food processor, add all the ingredients except the pasta and chicken. Pulse until almost smooth; set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain well. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cooked chicken. Toss with the pesto and serve immediately. (if the pasta is too dry, add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil) Enjoy!
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Nice and easy for a weeknight meal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this recipe, I've got a jar of roasted red peppers in the fridge that I need to use. Looks delicious Jenn ... and easy.
ReplyDeleteI love the pesto you made. It's 9:30, I haven't eaten breakfast, and now have a serious craving for pasta.
ReplyDeleteComfort food at it's best. This looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe how quickly time flies these days, and how far behind I am on so many things - and as the days turn into months (just skipping weeks altogether!), I have no excuse other than not knowing what happened to all the time. If you're turning 40, all the grilled food and pasta is doing you good! You're gorgeous! And a birthday, of course, means cake and cupcakes ... :)
ReplyDeleteIf you were up here, Jenn, you'd see that Christmas is right around the corner. We had a couple days in the 70s and now it's cold and snowing like crazy. I think it's called 'a wrinkle in time' and you're going to be a year older in half the time! lol
ReplyDeleteYou know I love this recipe. The only way I can indulge is if I actually measure out what I eat and put the rest in the refrig right away. I mean RIGHT away!
Desperate for fast recipes right now (and you too it seems:) and this looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Jenn! It would even be good without the chicken, if you didn't have any around.
ReplyDeleteLove red pesto. The pasta looks so delicious, Jenn.
ReplyDelete"GOING to be 40"
ReplyDelete40 is getting further in my review mirror every day!