Barcllonli Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Protein
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add 2 cups of fusilli pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Rinse
Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
Dice 1 medium zucchini and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Mince 3 cloves of garlic.
- 5
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Zucchini and Tomatoes
Add the diced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Add Spinach
Stir in 2 cups of spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained fusilli pasta and 1 cup of cooked chicken breast (diced) to the skillet with the vegetables.
- 9
Add Pesto Sauce
Pour in 1 cup of pesto sauce and mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 10
Add Cheese and Season
Sprinkle 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tsp of black pepper over the pasta mixture. Stir until well combined.
Serving
- 11
Serve
Divide the Barcllonli into serving bowls and enjoy warm.