Farfalle with Spicy Pesto and Chicken

15 minutes to prepare
25 minutes to cook
8 servings



INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon hot chile paste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

BOIL water in a large pot. Add salt after boiling. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
HEAT the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the chile paste and chicken. Cook and stir chicken 10 minutes, or until evenly browned and juices run clear.
TOSS the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

TIP: White wine recomended.