Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken and Spinach Pesto
30 min
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Gurkerl Küche
Diese Vollkornpasta mit saftigem Hendl und hausgemachtem Spinatpesto ist das perfekte Wohlfühlgericht für den Alltag. Die Kombination aus frischem Blattspinat, würzigem Parmesan und knackigen Haselnüssen sorgt für ein intensives Aroma, während die Vollkornnudeln lange sättigen. Ein gesundes und ausgewogenes Mittag- oder Abendessen, das in nur 30 Minuten auf dem Tisch steht!
Ingredients
Preparation method
Preparation & Pasta
Cook the whole wheat pasta in plenty of salted boiling water until al dente. Cooking time varies depending on the type, usually taking about 12–15 minutes. Then drain and reserve some pasta water.
Frying the Chicken
Meanwhile, pat the chicken breast dry, cut it into bite-sized cubes, and fry it in a pan with approx. 10 ml sunflower oil (about 1 tbsp) over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown all over. Remove the pan from the heat.
Spinach Pesto & Finish
For the pesto, put the fresh spinach leaves, hazelnuts, remaining Parmesan, and remaining sunflower oil into a blender. Blend everything into a smooth paste. For a spicier note, peel the garlic and blend it in as well. Season with salt and pepper.
Chef's tip
For an even more intense aroma, you can briefly toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan before blending.
45 min
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