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Portobello Angel Hair Nests Recipe

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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."

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Portobello Angel Hair Nests Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 733 calories, 43 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 458 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 40 g protein.

Originally published as Portobello Angel Hair Nests in Cooking for 2 Spring 2007, p39

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Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2011 by naomielena

ah. may. zing.

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2010 by Shoes58

showstopper on a plate. everyone had to take a moment to ogle just how pretty it was. tasty and satisfying. it does require some time & some work. just wish i had a bigger kitchen!

Reviewed on May. 02, 2009 by DTN

Oh, I should mention that it's time-consuming because I make my own pesto.

Reviewed on May. 02, 2009 by DTN

This dish is incredible! A bit time-consuming, but worth it! My husband and I are vegan, so we used Morningstar Farms Meatless "Chicken" Strips and soy cheese instead. I've made it for non-vegan family members and they love it!