Makes

4 servings 

Ready In

30 mins 

Calories

346 kcal 

Good For

Dinner 

 

About this Recipe

By: Wilna Eksteen

This dish is a rich source of lycopene, offering potential anti-inflammatory properties. The Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Honey not only add delightful flavour to your dish, but also offer potential relaxation and wellness benefits.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Liviana™ CBD-Infused Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
  • 1 packet (250 g) white button mushrooms, halved
  • 3 cloves black garlic (substitute: normal garlic)
  • 600 g deboned chicken drumsticks (substitute: chicken fillets cubed into 2 cm squares)
  • 1 packet of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can of canned tomatoes
  • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs of fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp Liviana™ CBD-Infused Alfalfa Blossom Honey 
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Shopping List

  • Liviana™ CBD-Infused Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
  • White button mushrooms
  • Black garlic (substitute: normal garlic)
  • Deboned chicken drumsticks (substitute: chicken fillets)
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Fresh thyme
  • Fresh oregano
  • Liviana™ CBD-Infused Alfafa Blossom Honey 
  • Mozzarella cheese

Equipment List

  • 2 cooking pots
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large wooden spoon 
  • Grater
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup

Special Dietary Requirments

  • Low GI
  • Lactose-Free
  • Gluten-free
  • Freezer friendly

Nutritional analysis per serving

  • Total energy: 490 kcal
  • Protein: 50 g
  • Carbohydrate: 9.9 g
  • Sugar: 4.7 g
  • Fat: 27.6 g
  • Fibre: 4.6 g

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the packaging instructions until al denté. Strain and set aside. Add the Liviana Extra Virgin Olive Oil and gently mix through the pasta.

Step 2

Fry all the vegetables in a separate pot over a high heat for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Step 3

Mix the milk and corn flour together in a small bowl until combined.

Step 4

Add the milk mixture to the vegetables, turn the heat to medium and stir continuously until sauce thickens, approximately 2-4 minutes. 

Step 5

Add the pesto and cheese to the the vegetable sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes over a low heat. Serve warm. 

 

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