Summer Pasta
A delightful summer pasta recipe featuring al dente spaghetti, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop the chicken, dice tomatoes, and slice zucchini.
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes, then stir in tomatoes.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the skillet mixture and add basil pesto.
- Toss everything together until coated, adding pasta water as needed.
- Add Parmesan cheese and give it a final toss.
- Plate and serve with fresh basil or extra Parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different veggies and pesto variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: summer pasta, spaghetti, basil pesto, easy recipe, Italian cuisine
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