AVOCADO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA

I decided to make an Avocado & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. I chucked some Avocado, Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Cashews and Red Pepper Flakes into the food processor and wished for the best. A couple of minutes later, I was rewarded with a pesto that scarily tasted very much like Bolognese sauce, sans the 3 hours of simmering. Awesome-sauce, literally.

So, what does one do with an entire jar of pretty fu*king delicious Avocado & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto? We boil up a boat load of Spaghetti and toss those cheeky little suckers into our awesome sauce. Do the noodle dance whilst you’re at it.

AVOCADO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA RECIPE
Spaghetti tossed in Avocado Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Creamy, simple, yum.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Spaghetti
• Water to cook Pasta

Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:

• 1/4 cup Cashew Nuts
• 1/2 an Avocado
• 1/2 cup loosely packed Basil
• 1/2 cup chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes (oil packed, but drained)
• 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tablespoons reserved Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup

Instructions

1. Cook Spaghetti according to directions on package.
2. Whilst the Spaghetti is cooking, prepare pesto.
3. Combine all ingredients for the pesto in a food processor and process until almost smooth. Little bits of unprocessed Cashew is fine, as it adds texture to the sauce.
4. Once blended, transfer to large mixing bowl.
5. Drain pasta when done and reserve cooking water. Combine pasta with pesto and toss till noodles are coated well. Add about 1/2 a cup of reserved pasta water and toss, to loosen up the pesto.
6. Serve warm.

Recipe Adapted : AVOCADO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA @ crazyvegankitchen

ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND NOODLES RECIPE

This One Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodle is a childhood favorite. Full of tender noodles, chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce and cooked in one pan for easy clean-up, this recipe is a weeknight dream.

One Pot Meals have become a staple in our home. I love them for the ease of cooking and clean up.

This is the kind of comfort food dreams are made of. Seriously, so many yummy flavors melting together to create a rich, savory meal that the whole family will love.

It’s SO easy to make too !!

ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND NOODLES RECIPE



INGREDIENTS

• 2 large (or 3 small) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups of roughly chopped raw vegetables(I used equal amounts of onions, carrots, celery)
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 small can cream of chicken soup + 1 can milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + 1/2 cup cheese for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a 4-5 quart pot.
2. Add chopped vegetables and minced garlic. Saute over medium-high heat for about five minutes, or until vegetables are just becoming tender.
3. Add chicken and season with a couple pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Continue to saute over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. It does not have to be cooked through since it will continue to cook in the sauce.
4. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, chicken broth, pasta and dry seasonings. Stir.
5. Bring to a boil and turn heat down to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring every five minutes to keep pasta from sticking together.
6. Once pasta is cooked to your liking, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover pot and let rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
7. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Recipe Adapted : ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND NOODLES @ yellowblissroad