BOWTIE PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Don't forget to salt the water.
• Drain well.
• While pasta is cooking, place olive oil and garlic in a small fry pan.
• Bring to moderate heat, stirring garlic frequently to prevent browning.
• Add pinenuts and saute stirring frequently until nuts are firm but tender.
• Toss cooked pasta with pinenut/garlic mixture.
• Gently stir in basil pesto until pasta is lightly coated.
• Add tomatoes, grated parmesan and feta cheese.
• Toss lightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
• There are no measurements for these ingredients because it is all a matter of individual taste.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink inside, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add pasta to boiling salted water and cook until done, about 11 minutes or as package label directs. Drain well, return to pot and stir in pesto. Add chicken and red-pepper strips. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, if desired, and serve.