Name: Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 oz. Sundried tomatoes; 1 Cup Walnuts; 1-1.5 Cups Olive oil; 1/2 Cups Basil leaves; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 3 Zucchini, julienned or sliced into noodles; 1 bundle Asparagus; 1 lb. Chicken, diced; 1/3 Cups ⅓ Cup Chicken broth or water; 2-4 Tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp. Dried basil; 1 tsp. Dried tarragon; 1 tsp. Dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

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Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Author: Adam Moore Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free High Protein Low Carb Non Vegetarian Paleo Quick Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 5 Calories: 420

Best Season: Spring, Summer

Description

Erika's sundried tomato pesto pasta — a vibrant pesto blended from softened sundried tomatoes, walnuts, basil, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, tossed with sautéed chicken, zucchini noodles, asparagus, and dried herbs with chicken broth. Light, bright, and packed with flavor.

Instructions

Soak sundried tomatoes in 1–2 cups of water to soften.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until nearly done, tossing occasionally.
Add asparagus to the skillet. Season with basil, tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken broth or water. Let reduce while chicken finishes cooking.
Drain sundried tomatoes. Place in a food processor with walnuts, basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Process until combined. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while processing until a smooth pesto forms.
Toss zucchini noodles with the chicken and asparagus mixture in the skillet.
Spoon pesto generously over the pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g44%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 360mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Soak the sundried tomatoes in water for 15–20 minutes before blending if they are very dry — this makes them blend into a smoother pesto.

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Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta