Pesto Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
 
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Recipe type: main dish, pasta
Cuisine: Italian, American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and olive oil.
  2. Stir in the pesto, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes.
  3. Add in the drained pasta, tomatoes, fresh basil, leaves, and chicken.
  4. Garnish the top with remaining basil leaves.
Recipe by The Gingham Apron at https://www.theginghamapron.com/pesto-pasta-fresh-tomatoes-basil/