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• Total Time 40 min
• Yield 8 Servings
• Level Easy

A fresh made pesto is always better than even the best of the packaged ones. This green sauce, heavy on fresh basil, is a nice change from the standard version and it only takes about 10 minutes to make. The equally easy to make bow tie pasta ensemble is delightful. Enjoy it with crusty bread and a glass of chardonnay.
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Ingredients

• For pesto:
• 3 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For pasta:
• 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon oil for pasta water
• 2 tablespoons of oil from sun dried tomatoes jar (or olive oil)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless cut into bite size pieces
• Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 4 ounces sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, cut into strips

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Directions

1. 1. Use a blender or food processor to make the pesto. Start with the basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan cheese; pulse chop while slowly pouring in the oil. Transfer to a container and stir while adding the salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
2. 2. Fill a pasta pot about half way with water and add the salt and oil. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes (al dente). Remove the pot from the heat and drain the pasta thoroughly.
3. 3. Open the jar of sun dried tomatoes and transfer 2 tablespoons of the packing oil (or use olive oil) into a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender and then stir in the chicken pieces. Season with red pepper flakes and cook until chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining.
4. 4. In a large bowl combine the pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly and serve.