Sunday, November 11, 2012

Pesto and (Gluten Free) Pasta



It's officially autumn.  The trees are at their peak colors, sweaters are out of storage, and it's time to bring on the hearty foods!

As you might have seen, I have a lot of basil in my garden, so I decided to try my hand at making my first pesto.  And much to my pleasure, this recipe is simple, easy, and good!  And after it's made, you can easily toss it into a dish like...

Pesto and (Gluten Free) Pasta 

Ingredients:
  • Pesto Recipe
  • Gluten Free Pasta (of choice)
  • Chicken Breast
  • Shredded Cheese (of choice)

Instructions:
  1.  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Strain. 
  2. Cook chicken 4 minutes each side.  Once done, cut into strips and set aside. 
  3. Toss cooked pasta with pesto, add shredded cheese and chicken.  
  4. Enjoy! 
Total Time:  20 minutes