Creamy Chicken and Pine Nut Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized cubes
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly ground
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, chiffonade
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup white onion, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions minus one minute. Drain.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil. Add onion. Cook for about 2 minutes until soft. Add chicken. Saute until cooked through. Add garlic.

3. 3

   Mix together milk and flour in a separate bowl, dissolving the flour well. Add to chicken & onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add nutmeg and mustard. Mix well and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until sauce has thickened. Lower heat to low.

5. 5

   Add cheese, pine nuts, and pasta to the mixture. Stir well. Remove from heat and add basil.

6. 6

   Check for seasoning before serving.