Pasta pollo alla sorriso - grilled chicken pasta with a smile!!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Marinating time: 20 to 30 minutes
• Grilling time: 10 -15 minutes
• Special equipment: large saute pan, large pot for pasta

Marinade/Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 3 teaspoon roasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 6 to 8 ounces each
• 320 grams spaghetti pasta
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Pesto (basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese - blended)
• 1/4 cup de-pitted Kalamato Olives
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 hand fills of Baby Spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup diced vidalia onions
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Directions:

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

2. In a small food processor combine all marinade ingredients. Once processed, place into (leaving at least 1 tablespoon on side) in a medium bowl add the chicken to the bowl and turn to coat evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Remove the chicken from the bowl and discard the marinade. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chicken, smooth (skin) side down first, over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the meat is firm to the touch and opaque all the way to the center, 8 to 12 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into 1/4-inch strips.

4. Reduce the temperature of the grill to low heat (250° to 350°F).

5. On side burner, sauté garlic and onions, then add sliced mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamato olives. Add white wine, then place spinach in pan - turn to coat and slightly wilt the spinach. Lastly add the sliced chicken breast and 1 tablespoon of pesto to dress and salt and pepper to taste. Move pan on to the main burners with setting on Low.

6. Place pot of water to boil on side burner. Add salt once boiling then add spaghetti. Cook al dente (slight hard). Drain and place spaghetti in pan with sauce…toss evenly and serve.

Remove from the grill and serve right away with shavings or generous topping of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Serves: 4

©2008 Weber-Stephen Products Co. Recipe from Weber's Way to Grill™ by Jamie Purviance. Used with permission