Pasta with Fresh Vegetables and Cilantro Pesto
Pasta with Fresh Vegetables and Cilantro Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 19g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 451 calories. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. If you have onion, salt, walnuts, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
In food processor, place all pesto ingredients except yogurt. Cover; process on medium speed about 1 minute, scraping sides, until finely chopped. Stir in yogurt. Set aside.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, salt and pesto; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
Stir zucchini and chicken mixture into pasta until evenly coated.