Pesto Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Author: Annie
Recipe type: main dish, pasta
Cuisine: Italian, American
Serves: 8 servings
- ½ C heavy cream
- 2 T olive oil
- ½ C prepared pesto (of course you can make homemade if you feel like it!)
- ¾ C grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked to al dente (I use penne or fettuccine)
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- 4-6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (reserve about a tablespoon for garnish)
- 2 C cooked chicken, cubed
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and olive oil.
- Stir in the pesto, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add in the drained pasta, tomatoes, fresh basil, leaves, and chicken.
- Garnish the top with remaining basil leaves.
Recipe by The Gingham Apron at https://www.theginghamapron.com/pesto-pasta-fresh-tomatoes-basil/
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