Ingredients

  • 10 oz pappardelle pasta
  • 3.5 oz baby spinach
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted, 1/3 cup coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil
  • 8 oz shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 None fresh long red chili, finely chopped
  • None None warm garlic bread, to serve (optional)

Method

  • Cook pappardelle in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and return to pan. Cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, to make the pesto, pulse spinach, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan and whole walnuts until finely chopped in a food processor. With the motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream until smooth and combined.
  • Combine chicken, hot pasta, chili and pesto. Spoon pasta into serving bowls and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Serve with garlic bread, if desired.