Walnut Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausages

Ali Segersten (author) Aug 16, 2020
WALNUT PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGES
Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
4

Pesto pasta can be an easy summertime dinner or healthy lunchbox idea for your child. Add your favorite brand of chicken sausages, some leftover grilled chicken breast, or cooked turkey burger for brainpower and to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Add whatever types of vegetables you prefer to this recipe—try blanched peas, chopped cucumber, or carrot slices! Any types of gluten-free noodles can be used in this recipe. Try bowtie, elbow, shells, or spaghetti noodles!

Ingredients

Pesto

½ cups raw walnuts
2 cloves garlic peeled
2 cups packed fresh basil (about 4 ounces)
½ cups packed parsley
1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoons sea salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salad

12 ounces brown rice noodles
2 chicken sausages cooked and sliced
1 small red bell peppers chopped