Ask a Chef reveals the secrets of those superb dishes you ate in cafes and restaurants and wanted to try yourself. Photo: Peter McIntoshServes 1Ingredients1 cup cooked pasta, al dente½ cup cream2 Tbsp basil pestohandful of cherry tomatoes150g roasted chicken, dicedhandful of fresh spinachsalt and pepperTo finish (optional)pinenutsparmesan, shavedavocado oilmicogreensMethodPlace chicken, cream, basil and pesto in a heavy-based pan and bring to a boil. Reduce sauce to a thick creamy consistency and season with salt and pepper to taste. To finish, garnish with scattered pinenuts, freshly shaved parmesan, avocado oil and microgreens. Recipe provided by Good Oil, George St.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 13, 2018 16:07 UTC