pasta santa fe
(2 RATINGS)
This recipe is about 20+ years old. It was on the menu of TGIF (Friday's) restaurant and I asked for the recipe. Although it's no longer on their menu, I make it regularly. It can be eaten when it's hot, warm or cold. It's always good!
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6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3-4 - grilled chicken breasts (i add seasonings for flavor)
- 1 package cooked pasta (your choice)
- - olive oil for saute
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 4-5 - green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 each - green, yellow, red peppers - thinly sliced length wise
- 1 large jalapeno pepper-finely chopped
- 1 - 8 oz. container of pesto sauce (or you can make your own)
- - parmesan cheese to taste
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make pasta santa fe
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Step 1Saute walnuts, onions, peppers, cilantro and garlic in olive oil...do not overcook...keep peppers a little firm. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2Put pasta in a large serving bowl or dish...toss with pesto sauce to coat evenly. Add sauteed ingredients and toss lightly. Cut grilled chicken into strips and place on top of tossed pasta....Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and coarse ground pepper.
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Step 3Takes about 30 - 45 minutes from start to finish.
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Step 4Add a Caesar salad and some warm garlic or cheese bread and you have a scrumptious meal! Oh yes....and don't forget the wine!
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