Name: BARILLA RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO ALLA GENOVESE
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400g Barilla Rigatoni; 1 jar Barilla Pesto alla Genovese; 400g cooked chicken breast, torn into large pieces; 100g baby spinach; 40g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated (plus extra to serve)

BARILLA RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO ALLA GENOVESE

17 minutes

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Looking for an authentic Italian recipe? Try Barilla's step-by-step recipe for our Rigatoni with chicken and Pesto alla Genovese for a delicious meal!

Ingredients

4 servings

400gBarilla Rigatoni

1 jarBarilla Pesto alla Genovese

400g cooked chicken breast, torn into largepieces

100gbaby spinach

40gParmigiano Reggiano, finely grated (plus extra to serve)

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring plenty of water to the boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling add rock salt, we recommend 7 grams per litre of water.

Step 2

Drop the Barilla Rigatoni into the water and stir. Cook according to the instructions on the pack.

Step 3

Drain the pasta, reserving 60ml of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pan. Add the Pesto Genovese and reserved water and toss to combine.

Step 4

Add the chicken, baby spinach and Parmigiano Reggiano. Gently toss to combine.

Step 5

Serve with Parmigiano Reggiano and a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

BARILLA RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO ALLA GENOVESE