PORTOBELLO ANGEL HAIR NESTS

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"I whipped up this recipe one winter evening when my husband and I wanted something hearty but nutrtious," shares Tina Constantin, Bentonville, Arkansas. "Vegetarians can simply omit the chicken and it will still be a great, filling dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3/4 cup diced sweet onion
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
3 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided
3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 large portobello mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add half of the garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside. , In the same skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from the heat. Add 1 tablespoon pesto; toss to coat. Stir in half of the onion mixture. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, add mushrooms and butter to the skillet; cover and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add spinach; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar and remaining onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon pesto and remaining vinegar and garlic. Cook and stir until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with remaining oil and pesto. On two plates, form pasta into a circle, leaving a hole in the center. Place mushrooms with spinach mixture in the center; top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with garlic pesto mixture. Sprinkle with Romano and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 43g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.