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Ziti with Arugula Pesto and Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Ziti with Arugula Pesto and Chicken

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Ziti with Arugula Pesto and Chicken

Instead of making a traditional pesto with basil, try peppery arugula. Use it for this hearty pasta dish, then serve it later in the week as a spicy sauce for fish or as a delicious spread for grilled panini (see related recipes at left).

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

988
Calories
56g
Protein
68g
Fat
40g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 5 cups baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbs. salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1 lb. ziti
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup ricotta salata, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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