Pesto Pasta

Pesto pasta is a delicious, quick and simple dinner meal for all the family to enjoy. Quantities of ingredients will vary depending on how many you're cooking for. And as with any of these recipes, adapt to suit you and your family! Any leftovers make a great lunch the next day.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta/spaghetti (check cooking instructions on package - adjust quantity depending on numbers you're cooking for).

  • Chicken (breast sliced up or pre sliced 'stir fry' pieces)

  • Mushrooms (2 handfuls chopped)

  • Courgette (2 medium, sliced)

  • Cherry tomatoes (1 punnet)

  • Fresh spinach (2 large handfuls)

  • Basil pesto (to taste)

Method:

  • Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside

  • Pan fry chicken

  • Add mushrooms and courgette to pan and stir fry

  • Add cherry tomatoes and cook until just tender

  • Add generous handful(s) of spinach at the very end and stir through until it just wilts

  • Remove pan from heat and set aside

  • Stir basil pesto through pasta

  • Add chicken/stir fry vege mix to pasta and stir through

  • Serve

Enjoy, 'At Your Table'