
Penne au Poulet et Pesto
Penne tossed in vibrant basil pesto with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.
Préparation
10 min
Cuisson
15 min
Portions
4
Calories
470
Ingrédients
- 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Base
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Build the Sauce
Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Notes du chef
“I always slice chicken breast against the grain and pound it to even thickness before cooking. Even cooking means juicy results.”
— Chef Luca Bianchi
Valeurs nutritives
470
cal
13g
Protéines
15g
Lipides
57g
Glucides
2g
Fibres
611mg
Sodium
Trucs et astuces
- •Always salt your pasta water generously — it should taste like the sea.
- •Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
- •Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.
Avis (5)
So glad I found this recipe. The instructions are clear and the result is consistently great. I've made it four times already.
Restaurant quality at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The pasta water trick really makes the sauce come together.
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.
Five stars! The flavour combination is spot on. I added a little extra garlic because that's how we like it, and it was incredible.
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Chef principal et développeur de recettes
Red Seal Certified Chef


