We planted a little herb garden this summer, and I have basil coming out the wazzoo. I come up with this super good lemon basil pasta that used a lot of the basil. What are some recipes that you make that have basil in them?? Please share your favorite ways to cook with basil. I would love to hear. You can never go wrong with making pasta for dinner. I love it! You really don’t need anything but pasta when you have it for dinner. It fills you up quickly. My kids love pasta, so we are all satisfied by the end of dinner when its pasta. Another great thing about this recipe is it only takes two pots to cook it. Less dishes is always better. Hope you enjoy this recipe!!!
3 ½ c. of penne pasta
5 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
1 chicken breast, cooked and chopped
2 t. lemon pepper
1 avocado
½ c. of chopped fresh basil
1 tomato, diced
¼ c. of lemon juice
½ c. of heavy cream
Cook bacon and then cook chicken breast in same pan until completely cooked. Cool and chop them both. Add to same pan chopped chicken, bacon, chopped basil, lemon juice and heavy cream. Heat until thickened. Meanwhile have pasta boiling. Next add the chopped avocado, lemon pepper, pasta and tomato. Mix well until all heated. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese on top.