Chicken Pesto and Ricotta Linguine

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Serves: 4

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Recipe by: Perfect Italiano

This chicken pesto and risotto linguine is the best chicken pasta recipe for dinner tonight. Perfect Italiano ricotta makes this pasta creamy and so easy.

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Chicken Pesto and Ricotta Linguine

Ingredients:

500g linguine pasta

1/2 packet Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan

60mL olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

400g chicken breast, chopped

3 cups basil leaves

120g pine nuts, toasted (plus a few extra to garnish)

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 small tub (250g) Perfect Italiano Original Ricotta

Method:

Place the basil, pine nuts, grated parmesan and lemon juice in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped.
With the motor running, gradually add the 60ml olive oil in a thin steady stream until the pesto is well combined. Set aside
Cook the linguine according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta into a colander
As the pasta cooks, heat the remaining olive oil in a fry pan over a medium high heat. Saute the chicken for 4-5 minutes or until cooked and lightly brown
Place the pesto and drained pasta in the pan, and stir through to combine. Add the ricotta, season with salt and pepper, and gently stir through

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