Rasta Pasta

May 07, 2013

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This dish is simple and delicious! It will get nothing but rave reviews. If you're in a hurry you can use rotisserie chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce to get dinner on the table even quicker.

For the pasta:

1 14 oz box farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T butter
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups packed spinach leaves
1 large roasted red pepper (jarred is fine)
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces
3 cups prepared Alfredo sauce (recipe below)
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto

For the Alfredo Sauce:

1/3 cup butter
1 Tablespoon flour
1 2/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

For the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, and with 3 minutes remaining for the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pasta pot to cook. While pasta is cooking, saute the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1307

Sodium
1347mg
56% DV

Fat
112g
173% DV

Protein
29g
58% DV

Carbs
26g
8% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV

Dinner