Basil cream pasta

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https://simply-delicious-food.com/pasta-with-basil-cream-sauce-recipe/#recipe
Servings: 6?

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
• 1 cup whipping or heavy cream
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 500 g pasta cooked
• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• Handful of cherry tomatoes, per serving

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a pan then add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent.
2. Add the garlic, basil and dried herbs (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce covers the back of a spoon easily.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta and begin cooking chicken.
5. Transfer sauce to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
6. Pour the sauce back into the pan and add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and add to cooked pasta, chicken, and tomatoes.

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