Penne With Sundried Tomatoes Pesto And Grilled Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

500 gr. Whole wheat penne rigate

1/2 cup prepared pesto

8-10 pieces sundried tomatoes, julienned

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces

4 tbsp. olive oil

1 cup pasta water

Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook penne in a large pot of salted water. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic and sundried tomatoes for about a minute in olive oil Add grilled chicken pieces. Saute for another minute or two until flavours are blended and chicken is heated through. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Pour pasta into saucepan with sundried tomatoes and chicken. Add the pesto and pasta water and toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle with a generous amount of parmesan and serve immediately.