Power Pesto Pasta Recipe

We are big pasta lovers around here. When Julia shared this Power Pesto Pasta dish with us, we were estatic to try a Food Friendly™ version of one of our favorite sauces.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 479

Author Lindsay

Ingredients

Pesto Sauce

1/2 cup cashews (heart health)
1/2 cup basil (anti-inflammatory)
1 bunch beet greens (increase oxygen to brain)
juice from 2 lemons (boost immunity)
2 garlic cloves (regulate blood sugar)
4 tbsp Parmesan cheese (strengthen bones)
1 tbsp olive oil (heart health)

Pasta

2 - 4 diced chicken (muscle repair)
3 beets (increase oxygen to the brain)
1 sweet potato (energy for brain)
1 - 2 cups whole grain pasta (replenish energy + satiate)
olive oil (heart health)
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pesto Sauce

Throw all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
This sauce can also be enjoyed over chicken or salmon!

Pasta Dish

Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Wash and peel the beet and sweet potato. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Rub the veggies with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place chicken and veggies on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 min, flipping the veggies halfway through.
Continue cooking until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F and veggies are fork-tender.
While chicken & veggies bake, cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
Cut up the chicken in bite-sized pieces
Mix together pasta, chicken, and roasted veggies and toss with pesto sauce.
Enjoy!

Notes

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