Fettucine with Pesto and Easy Chicken

Last night I was in the mood to make something new and different. After a search through my favorite cookbook with pictures and a quick trip to the store, a new family favorite was born. I wish I had known before how easy it is to make pesto!

12 oz uncooked fettuccine
3 cups (1 oz) loosley packed fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, place basil, cheese, walnuts, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor or blender; process until well blended. (Sauce will thin out over hot pasta.) Place hot past in a large bowl; add sauce. Toss until well coated. Serve immediatly.

Along with the pasta I made some super easy chicken. I tossed a few chicken breasts into a skillet with a little EVOO and poured some Italian dressing on top of each one. I browned them and cooked them covered on medium heat for a few minutes...until they were done. It turned out really yummy and combined well with the Pesto flavors.
Happy cooking.