I used to hate peas.
Still not a huge fan but when you throw in some bacon, chicken, pasta and pesto = PRESTO!
PEA LOVER
I doubt I would enjoy this if the peas weren't from the market.
Canned veggies sorta make me gag. (childhood memories)
So I recommend the fresher the better.
And don't go by the photo.
Go with the ingredients and just imagine a fancy dancy white odd shaped bowl, perfect silver cutlery and a man in a black suit and white gloves plating this for you ;)
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Pesto, Peas and Chicken Pasta
6-7 chicken fillets
7-8 slices of bacon, cut into pieces
1 c. pesto (or more if you like)
parm and parsley for garnish
enough pasta for 3 or 4
Start by rinsing and draining the peas.
Cut the bacon into slices and fry until crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Throw your pasta into a pot of boiling salted water.
Meanwhile season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper and add to the same pan you used to brown the bacon. Cook 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Throw in the peas, bacon to warm.
Add in the drained pasta and toss with pesto.
Garnish and serve
Wow, great recipe! I'm always interested in new pasta recipes and we are a pea lover family :)
ReplyDeletePersonally, I like your photo with the peas "peeking out" from the shells, like little pockets of garden goodness. :)
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