This recipe is great for a quick dinner on those busy weeknights.  Since this can be eaten cold or room temperature, it’s also a great option for outings or picnics.

Remember how I said make your pesto in big batches?… Basil Pesto… this is why.  This is where your pre-made pesto comes in handy.  This recipe is pretty much throwing a buncha pre-made stuff with freshly cooked pasta in a bowl 🙂

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb thin spaghetti (or any pasta of your preference)
• 1/2 cup of Basil Walnut Pesto
• A handful of chopped sun dried tomatoes (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of roasted chicken, shredded into big chunks with fork

Instructions:

• Cook the pasta per box instructions (it depends on the kind of pasta you’re using)
• Reserve 1/2 cup of cooked pasta water
• In a bowl mix pasta, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and the chicken.  Add a splash of reserved pasta water.  This really helps moisten and coat everything.
• Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!