Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 30 s
Cook time: 20 s
Total time: 50 s
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 head garlic peeled; 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 1 cup picked basil leaves rinsed and drained well; 2 tablespoons toasted and chopped cashew; 1/2 piece lemon zested and juiced; 1/8 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese; 500 grams Spaghetti; 250 grams sliced chicken breast; 2 sachets MAGGI® Magic Sarap®; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Water; 1 packet NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream

See Recipe Details Chevron Icon

Prep Time

30m

Cooking Time

20m

Skill Level

Easy

Nuts / Peanuts-Free
receta de sopa sencilla
Pasta

INGREDIENTS

Add to Grocery List

Remove from Grocery List

1	head	garlic, peeled
1/4	cup	Olive Oil
1	cup	picked basil leaves, rinsed and drained well
2	tablespoons	toasted and chopped cashew
1/2	piece	lemon, zested and juiced
1/8	teaspoon	Salt
1/4	teaspoon	freshly ground pepper
1	teaspoon	Sugar
3	tablespoons	Grated Parmesan Cheese
500	grams	Spaghetti
250	grams	sliced chicken breast
2	sachets	MAGGI® Magic Sarap®
1	cup	halved cherry tomatoes
2	tablespoons	Olive Oil
1	cup	Water
1	packet	NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream

STEPS

Step 1	Heat garlic and olive oil in a small pot until soft. Transfer in a blender. Add basil, cashew, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and cheese. Purée until smooth. Transfer in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until use. (10 minutes)
Step 2	Boil pasta according to package direction. (10 minutes)
Step 3	Season chicken breast with ½ sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap®. Sauté chicken in olive oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook for another minute. Remove and set aside. (5 minutes)
Step 4	Add pesto in the same pan and cook for 1 minute. Pour water and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream. Season with remaining 1 ½ sachets of MAGGI® Magic Sarap®. (5 minutes)
Step 5	Strain spaghetti and toss in the sauce with chicken and tomatoes. Transfer on a serving plate and serve immediately. (5 minutes)