Quickie Pesto Alfredo Toss

30 min
6 servings
$1.80/serving

Let us play Cupid for your taste buds and introduce you to the perfect match of alfredo sauce and zesty pesto. This sauce creates a creamy and herbaceous dish that will leave you swooning. Our pasta pick: Linguine. This dish is full of fresh ingredients, so we advise pairing it with a thinner noodle.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) linguine or pasta of your choice

2 tbspCaesar Dressing Mix

1 tbspPesto Sauce Mix

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 cups skim milk

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sea Salt (Grinder), to taste

Black Pepper (Grinder)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 cup frozen peas

¹⁄₃ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package direction. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
Whisk Caesar Dressing Mix with Pesto Sauce Mix and cornstarch in a large microwave-safe container.
Slowly whisk in milk. Cook in microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Set aside.
Preheat frying pan over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with Sea Salt and Pepper. Swirl oil in pan to coat. Stir-fry chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add mushrooms to pan and cook until lightly golden. Return chicken with juices to pan. Stir in peas and sauce, bringing to a simmer.
Add drained pasta, stirring to coat.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 440, Fat 6 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 69 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 27 g.

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Caesar Dressing Mix

Pesto Sauce Mix

Sea Salt (Grinder)

Black Pepper (Grinder)