Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 16 oz. penne pasta
  • 12 oz. steam in bag fresh green beans
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (grilled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, (halved)
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, (julienned)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
  • 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then rinse under cool water. Drain again, then transfer to large bowl.
  • Microwave beans according to package directions. Let cool, then cut each bean in half. Add to pasta along with chicken, tomatoes and red peppers.
  • Make dressing: In small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together until smooth.
  • Add dressing to pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts and fresh basil.