pasta santa fe
(2 ratings)
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This recipe is about 20+ years old. It was on the menu of TGIF (Friday's) restaurant and I asked for the recipe. Although it's no longer on their menu, I make it regularly. It can be eaten when it's hot, warm or cold. It's always good!
(2 ratings)
yield
6 -8
Ingredients For pasta santa fe
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3-4grilled chicken breasts (i add seasonings for flavor)
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1 pkgcooked pasta (your choice)
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olive oil for saute
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1 cloveminced garlic
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1 bunchcilantro, chopped
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4-5green onions, sliced
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3/4 cchopped walnuts or pecans
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1 eachgreen, yellow, red peppers - thinly sliced length wise
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1 lgjalapeno pepper-finely chopped
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18 oz. container of pesto sauce (or you can make your own)
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parmesan cheese to taste
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make pasta santa fe
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1Saute walnuts, onions, peppers, cilantro and garlic in olive oil...do not overcook...keep peppers a little firm. Salt and pepper to taste.
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2Put pasta in a large serving bowl or dish...toss with pesto sauce to coat evenly. Add sauteed ingredients and toss lightly. Cut grilled chicken into strips and place on top of tossed pasta....Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and coarse ground pepper.
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3Takes about 30 - 45 minutes from start to finish.
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4Add a Caesar salad and some warm garlic or cheese bread and you have a scrumptious meal! Oh yes....and don't forget the wine!
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