Best 6 Spaghetti With Fresh Basil Pine Nuts Chicken And Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Spaghetti with Fresh Basil, Pine Nuts, Chicken, and Cheese. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Succulent chicken, sautéed to perfection, pairs exquisitely with al dente spaghetti, creating a delightful base for the vibrant sauce. Fresh basil infuses the dish with its aromatic essence, while pine nuts add a nutty crunch. Parmesan cheese, generously sprinkled on top, lends a savory richness that ties all the elements together. This recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience, perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering. Additionally, the article features a collection of equally enticing recipes, such as Creamy Pesto Pasta, bursting with the flavors of pesto and sun-dried tomatoes; One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta, a delightful combination of shrimp, lemon, and garlic; and Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIL PASTA WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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This delicious recipe features all the classic ingredients that you would expect in a Basil Pasta - lots of fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, butter, garlic, and fresh lemon. It's an easy and quick recipe that requires only 7 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time!

Provided by Julia

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
5 cloves garlic (fresh, minced)
1/2 lemon ((preferably Meyer lemon) thinly sliced)
8 oz pasta ((I used farfalle or bow-tie pasta))
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
4 oz fresh basil
1/2 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
salt and pepper (to taste (use black cracked pepper))

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter, thinly sliced lemon, and minced fresh garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until lemon slices brown and release juices and minced garlic is browned but not burned. Remove from heat and add 2 more tablespoons of butter. Stir until it melts. Remove lemon slices from the skillet.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta.
  • Add hot, drained, and cooked pasta to the cast-iron skillet with butter and garlic. Stir everything well.
  • Add 2 more tablespoons of butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir on low-medium heat for a couple of minutes to spread out the cheese among the pasta and melt it a bit. Remove from heat. Taste and season with salt.
  • Add half of the fresh chopped basil to hot pasta and mix everything well.
  • When ready to serve, top with the remaining half of fresh chopped basil, toasted pine nuts, and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 556 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS



Pasta with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts image

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Nut     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Dinner     Blue Cheese     Ham     Pine Nut     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/ 2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (2 tablespoons oil reserved)
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 9 ounces total)
1 pound gnocchi pasta or medium shell pasta
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped prosciutto
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and cool; do not clean skillet. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.
  • Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with pine nuts and serve.

CHICKEN AND TOMATO SAUCE WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS ON PASTA



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Make and share this Chicken and Tomato Sauce With Basil and Pine Nuts on Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup grated havarti cheese
parmesan cheese
8 ounces penne, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the first 8 ingredients; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
  • Add in Havarti cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 391.1, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 26.2

LEMON PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PINE NUTS



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Yield Makes 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
3/4 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves
12 ounces lemon-pepper fettuccine or regular fettuccine
2 1/2 cups snow peas (about 5 ounces), cut into matchstick-size strips
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well; transfer to large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Add chicken, snow peas, pine nuts and parsley; toss to incorporate all ingredients.
  • Whisk lemon juice and mustard in medium bowl. Add remaining 3/4 cup oil in thin stream, whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss pasta with enough dressing to coat. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.)

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN



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All the flavors of Italian pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic) in a simple creamy sauce. Also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly thinner sauce. Serve over rice or pasta with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Provided by JODIE4

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
4 large cloves garlic, sliced
3 ½ tablespoons sherry
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix the garlic and sherry into the skillet. Cook and stir until all the liquid has been reduced and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Mix the pine nuts into the skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, and mix in the basil, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 210.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PEPPER & LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH BASIL & PINE NUTS



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Try this zesty pasta dish for a quick and healthy veggie lunch option. Low in calories, it provides fibre, vitamin C and iron and counts as two of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 red pepper , deseeded and diced
150g wholemeal spaghetti
2 courgettes (250g), grated
2 garlic cloves , finely grated
1 lemon , zested and juiced
15g basil , finely chopped
25g pine nuts , toasted
2 tbsp finely grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the pepper and cook for 5 mins. Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 10-12 mins until tender.
  • Add the courgette and garlic to the pepper and cook, stirring very frequently, for 10-15 mins until the courgette is really soft.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and juice, basil and spaghetti (reserve some pasta water) and toss together, adding a little of the pasta water until nicely coated. Add the pine nuts, then spoon into bowls and serve topped with the parmesan, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh basil: Fresh basil leaves add a distinct flavor to this dish, so it's important to use them if possible. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can substitute dried basil, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Toast the pine nuts: Toasting the pine nuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Parmesan, Asiago, and Pecorino Romano are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can dry out quickly, so it's important to cook them just until they are cooked through. A good way to check is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's made, while the pasta is still hot and the cheese is melted. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spaghetti with fresh basil, pine nuts, chicken, and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and the combination of basil, pine nuts, chicken, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's also delicious, give this recipe a try.

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