June's Turkey & Pasta with Cilantro Pesto

 
"A day hemmed in prayer
is less likely to unravel."






Recipe courtesy of
June Samuels
  • 1 lb. turkey/chicken breast - boneless/skinless (cut in large pieces)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. orange juice
  • 12 oz. dry Linguine, cooked and kept warm
  • Cholulu Hot Sauce


Cook linguine, and keep warm. Combine chicken, garlic, cumin, red pepper & black pepper in medium bowl; toss to coat. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, cheese & orange juice; and toss with the warm linguine. Serve immediately.

Set out the Cholula Hot Sauce, so that individual servings can be spiced up to taste.

Amount: Serves 6 people



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