PINE NUT AND CHICKEN PASTA

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Saw this recipe on a package of pine nuts and thought it sounded wonderful! I love pine nuts in just about anything! Recipe:friedas.com Photo: en.paperblog.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz spiral pasta
2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast strips
1 c red bell peppers, thinly slivered
1 c green bell peppers, thinly slivered
2 green onions, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c pine nuts
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp lemon juice (or may use lime juice)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • 2. In a skillet or wok, heat oil and saute chicken with bell pepper and onions for 3 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and pine nuts. Saute 3 minutes more or until nuts are golden. Add soy and lemon or lime juice. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Drain pasta well; do not rinse. Place pasta in a large bowl. Pour chicken mixture over pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss well to coat with chicken mixture. Serve at once.
  • 4. NOTE: This recipe makes 2 to 3 main dish servings. It can be doubled or tripled to serve more.

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