Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Asparagus & Arugula
Delicious, easy pasta dish with these ingredients plus sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. You’ll love this Pesto Pasta With Chicken, Asparagus & Arugula recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb . pasta of your choice (I used campanelle)
- 1 jar of sundried tomatoes, drained (reserve 2 Tbsp. oil)
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces
- 2 -3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup basil pesto, homemade or storebought
- 2 -3 cups baby arugula
- freshly-grated or shaved Parmesan
Steps
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Bring a large pot three-fourths full of generously-salted water to a boil. Then add the pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes (or you can use plain olive oil) over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the asparagus and sprinkle with freshly-ground black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Then add in the (now drained) sundried tomatoes, and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, or until asparagus are done. Then remove from heat.
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When pasta is done, drain the excess water from the pot. Then add in the asparagus/tomatoes, pesto, chicken, arugula, and pesto, and toss until well-combined. Sprinkle with shaved or grated Parmesan.
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Either serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (29% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| . pasta of your choice | 1 lb | - | - |
| jar of sundried tomatoes | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| asparagus | 1 bunch | - | - |
| -3 boneless | 2 | - | - |
| basil pesto | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| -3 cups baby arugula | 2 | Rp 16.000/kg | Rp 3.200 |
| freshly-grated or shaved Parmesan | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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