Penne Asparagus Salad With Parsley Pesto

• 1 cup packed Italian parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 red pepper
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (raw)
• 3 cups penne pasta

1. Just follow our 3 simple steps
2. Place 1 cup packed fresh Italian parsley, 2 Tbsp.
3. toasted pine nuts and 2 garlic cloves in food processor.
4. Process until finely chopped; gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan.
6. Set aside.
7. Cook 3 cups Penne according to package directions, adding 1 bunch asparagus, cut in pieces, during last 2 minutes.
8. Drain and rinse with cold water.
9. Toss pesto and cooked pasta with 1 chopped red pepper and 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes cut into thin strips.
10. If desired, add 2 grilled and sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/penne-asparagus-salad-parsley-pesto-87485.aspx (may not work)