Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 -2 chicken breast (optional)
  • 1 cup prepared pesto sauce
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 teaspoons chicken or 3 teaspoons vegetable broth paste such as better than bouillon

Method

  • Fill your pasta pot (pan A) with water according to box instructions, salt your water and put it on to boil.
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • In a separate pan (pan B), saute onion until soft and translucent but not browned.
  • Add garlic to pan B and stir to mix.
  • Add chicken to pan B and stir until cooked if using.
  • Add pasta to pasta pot (pan A) when it boils.
  • Add pesto and cream to pan B.
  • Add bouillon to pan B.
  • Simmer sauce in pan B until pasta is ready.
  • When pasta is cooked al dente, drain pasta in a colander andd add it to pan B. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Taste to see if it needs more salt or bouillon.