Copycat Rainforest Cafe's Rasta Pasta Recipe

ingredients

8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 medium red bell pepper, roasted
8 ounces cooked chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2" thick, 1" wide pieces
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1/8 cup pesto sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.

In a 10" saute pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add spinach, broccoli, red pepper and grilled chicken; toss to combine. Stir in Alfredo sauce and pesto; simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Reheat pasta if necessary under hot running water in a strainer; pour into a pasta bowl. Pour Alfredo sauce mixture over bow ties.

Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.

nutrition data

1093 calories, 53 grams fat, 99 grams carbohydrates, 55 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

spice July 14, 2012

This is missing a key ingredient to make it spicy... like red pepper flakes, etc.
Guest Foodie August 27, 2006

Rainforest Cafe uses a walnut pesto sauce in this recipe.

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