Finally the Right Recipe!

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup olive oil  2 Tbls minced garlic 2 Tbls red onion (or regular) finely chopped (about 1/3 of an onion) 2 Tbls balsamic vinegar (adjust to your taste) 8 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve 2 Tbls finely chopped fresh basil Salt and Pepper, to taste Balsamic glaze to serve (optional) Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside. While the pasta is boiling, season chicken with the herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tsp of oil on a grill pan or skillet, and sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 6 minutes each side). Remove from pan; set aside and allow to rest.  Add the remaining olive oil to the same hot p...

  Ingredients 1   lb   angel hair pasta 1/2  cup   salt  2/3  cup   extra virgin olive oil 6-7   lg   garlic cloves  *thinly sliced  4  tsp   basil 2  lbs  tomatoes  *diced 1/3- 1/2   cup   pasta water chopped parsley to garnish   *optional  Instructions Put a large pot of water (approximately 5- 5 1/2 quarts of water) onto boil over high heat. Meanwhile prepare tomatoes and garlic. In a large frying pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic to oil. Cook until garlic becomes aromatic and just starts to brown on edges about 3 mins, stirring often. Stir in basil and cook for an additional minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer over same heat. Cook until tomatoes dices are soft and just start to fall apart, about 8-10 mins.  Once water is boiling add salt and pasta. Cook according to directions on package. Reserve 1/3- 1/2 cup pasta w...