Boil some pasta, rinse frozen peas, throw in some rotisserie chicken, a little pesto, a tablespoon of mayo, a quick squeeze of lemon…done and done! Serve with salad. Serve with dessert. Serve with nothing; just have seconds!!
Who doesn’t love pasta and who doesn’t love simple? Serve cold, or warm. Pre-make for a last minute dinner. Pack left-overs for tomorrow’s lunches! Here’s the recipe:
pub-4561044891259873, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0Don’t want to make your own pesto? Save even more time by finding one you like in the grocery that you can just squeeze in or scoop from a jar!
*something you may not know: Do you suffer from inflammation? Basil has anti-inflammatory properties.
No need to single out those pine nuts to gain the health benefits! Eating pine nuts or any nut will suppress your appetite and aid in weight loss. Eating nuts may reduce the risk of heart disease as well. A small handful is just enough to make a high-protein, satisfying snack.
To make this recipe even healthier, use a low-fat mayonnaise and whole grain pasta. Add diced carrots for added crunch and beta-carotene!
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