Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta and Chicken
14 oz uncooked pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 large, ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
4 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
3 tsp olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
4 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir constantly until bubbly; simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, pound chicken breast halves to 1/2" thickness. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper to taste. In second large skillet, heat 3 tsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned on both sides and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side.
4. When tomato sauce is ready, add lemon juice and simmer 1 minute more. Toss cooked noodles in sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over top. Place chicken over noodles and serve warm.
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