posted by Dona 10-25-100 12:11 PM
Rasta Pasta
Yields 2 servings
1 (8 oz.) box bow ties pasta
1 tsp. chopped garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium red pepper, roasted
1 cup grilled chicken, sliced into 1/2-inch wide pieces
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1/8 cup prepared basil pesto
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. Drain well and set aside
In a 10" saute pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add spinach, broccoli, red pepper and grilled chicken; toss to combine. Stir in Alfredo sauce and pesto; simmer an additional 5 minutes.
Reheat pasta if necessary under hot running water in a strainer; pour into a pasta bowl Pour Alfredo sauce mixture over bow ties. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.