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A mixture of pasta, broccoli, pesto, tomatoes, and cheese that is practically a meal in itself, especially with cooked chicken. Great served with crusty bread or a tossed salad. Try using bow tie pasta for an added variation.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- ½ pound fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, blanch broccoli in boiling water; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and pesto; saut? for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes; set aside.
Step 4
In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with broccoli, cooked chicken, and tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper; mix well and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 509 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol67mg | 22% |
| Sodium257mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars3g | |
| Protein34g | |
| Vitamin C38mg | 192% |
| Calcium192mg | 15% |
| Iron3mg | 17% |
| Potassium464mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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