Chicken Capeletti with Walnut Basil Pesto Sauce

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Chicken Capeletti with Walnut Basil Pesto Sauce

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 1 cups capeletti pasta


  • 1 cups fresh basil


  • 2-3 nos garlic cloves


  • 1 tbsp vinegar


  • 5-6 piece walnuts


  • 1 tbsp cheese


  • 1 tbsp cream


  • 8 tbsp olive oil


  • 1/4 tsp white or black pepper


  • 1/2 tsp salt or as needed

Directions

  • Grind the basil, walnuts, garlic, cheese, cream, 5 tbsps olive oil, pepper and little salt to make the pesto sauce.
  • Boil the Capeletti adding a tsp of oil and little salt in the water until almost done.
  • Strain it and run under cold water to keep the pasta from sticking.
  • In a pan heat the remaining oil and add the pesto sauce.
  • Tear some basil leaves and add to it.
  • Tip in the boiled Capeletti and stir carefully.
  • If you want you can add a little grated cheese .
  • Garnish with basil leaves and drizzle some herb or chilli infused oil before serving.