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

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.

Rihani NGOBENI
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I'm definitely going to be making these again. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


LISA GAMBLE
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Isaac Jay
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These nests are a great way to use up leftover portobello mushrooms.


Baidullah Khan
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The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some cream.


Adnan ali 0.1
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I wasn't sure how the angel hair pasta would hold up in the sauce, but it was perfect. It was cooked through but still had a little bite to it.


Anaid Ontiveros
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These nests were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. They looked so impressive on the plate.


Rockstar Sabbir
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce and it was still delicious.


Zakari Adama
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This was my first time making Portobello Angel Hair Nests and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked just right.


Itumeleng Tumi
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a whole wheat angel hair pasta and it turned out great.


Aneel Tamoo
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These Portobello Angel Hair Nests were a hit! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was stunning. I will definitely be making these again.