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Penne Pasta, Green Bean And Chicken Pesto
Ingredients
1/2 lb Penne

1 lb Fresh green beans or snap peas, washed & trimmed

3 cup Boiled, grilled or roasted chicken; cubed

25 Fresh basil leaves

15 Resh parsley leaves

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

3 tbsp Pine nuts

1/2 cup Olive oil

2 Cloves garlic

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp Toasted pine nuts

Preparation
From: Laura Hunter <LHunter722@AOL.COM>



Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 20:22:19 -0400 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a pinch of salt and add pasta - stir. When pata is cooked to within 2 to 3 minutes of al dente, drop in the green beans or peas. Cook until peas are just tender. Drain beans and pasta; refresh immediately under cold water, drain well and turn into a large serving dish. Add chicken. Place basil leaves, parsley, mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons of pine nuts into a food processor. Process to make a well blended, creamy mixture. With the machine running, pour the oil slowly through the food tube and blend well. Drop in the garlic and blend briefly. Season with salt & pepper. Pour dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts. Serves 6 to 8.



EAT-L Digest 4 August 96



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