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Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce with Slow Simmer Flavor

A bowl of pasta with chicken and tomato basil pasta sauce, topped with fresh basil and grated cheese.
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A quick and flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring chicken, fresh basil, and a simple tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces Pasta your choice, e.g., spaghetti or penne
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine cooked chicken with tomato and garlic mixture.
  7. Stir in drained pasta and basil, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
  8. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and olive oil.

Notes

  • Olive oil can substitute with avocado oil.
  • Parmesan cheese can use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

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Keywords: tomato basil pasta, chicken pasta, italian dinner, quick pasta recipe, homemade sauce

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