Wow, I can’t believe it’s been almost two weeks since I last posted! Last week, Paige’s class went camping so I didn’t have to make her lunch. Then this past Monday was a holiday and then Paige had a class luncheon yesterday, so this was the third bento that I had to make in two weeks! Since I had a bunch of parsley in the fridge, I decided to make a macadamia nut pesto. The pesto is easy to make, just throw a bunch of parsley along with garlic, macadamia nuts, parmesan, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil into a food processor and blend until smooth. To make the pasta just toss the cooked pasta with the pesto and top with a pan seared chicken breast.
Hope you all have a great weekend. 
Yay, a new post from Susan! This looks pesto pasta bento looks zippy and delish–I love making pesto too, such concentrated flavors and easy, too! Enjoy the weekend
Thanks Jenn!
Yummy, fresh pesto with pasta! Of course this is hawaiian style? Macadamia nuts! This bento looks so groovy with the flower carrot cut outs. I love it! Have a super weekend too Susan!
Thanks Chantale!
Heehee, had to put the Hawaiian twist in the pesto. 
Yum, the pesto looks really tasty! I will have to try making it some time
Thank you Jenn!
I love your bento creations, especially that you use black olives for some of the characters’ eyes. Definitely would try this idea for my future bentos
. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Cooking Gallery!
I love macadamia nuts! They are so expensive here… Paige´s bento is a luxury for us! Just adorable, fresh and tasty…
Thank you Karaimame!
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This looks delicious Susan! I’m going to be thinking about Macadamia nut pesto all day!
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