Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups uncooked small seashell pasta
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup sliced leek
• 2 tablespoons commercial pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and chill.