Chicken Pea Pesto Pasta

1. 1

   Bring to boil 2 quarts of water.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon of salt and drop the spaghetti in.

3. 3

   Cook according to package instructions.

4. 4

   Reserve 13 cup starchy cooking liquid.

5. 5

   Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper in a food processor.

6. 6

   With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

8. 8

   Transfer to a large serving bowl.

9. 9

   Add chicken to pea pesto and toss to combine.

10. 10

    If mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of starchy cooking liquid until desired consistency is reached.

11. 11

    Add spaghetti to pea pesto and toss to combine.

12. 12

    Serve topped with chopped tomatoes and/or shredded Parmesan, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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