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  Ingredients ¾ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled ½ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 13 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1½ cups shredded or sliced cooked skinless chicken breast (8 oz.) 6 ounce s whole-wheat penne or fusilli pasta (1¾cups) 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise (2 cups) 2 cups cauliflower florets (8 oz .) Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place walnuts in a small bowl and microwave on High until fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. (Alternatively, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.) Transfer to a plate and let cool. Set 1/4 cup aside for topping. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until the nuts are ground. With the motor running, gradually add oil through the feed tube. Add Parm...