Pasta Bruschetta Italian Recipe

Pasta Bruschetta Italian Recipe

Ingredients

Serves : 2-4

Can be served with or without chicken or shrimp

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil + 1 tablespoon
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quatered
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons diced sweet onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 to 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (slices work best, or freshly grated)
• balsamic glaze, for drizzling
• 1/2 pound Penne Pasta, cooked
• a few handfuls of fresh basil, for sprinkling
• shaved parmesan, if desired

Method

1. Take the chicken and pound it a few times with a meat tenderizer
2. Place it in a ziplock bag or baking dish
3. Whisk together the 1/4 cup oil, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper
4. Pour it over the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight
5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
6. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper
7. Toss well
8. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil
9. Take the chicken out of the marinade and add it to the skillet
10. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side
11. Once both sides are browned, place the cheese on top of each chicken breast
12. Top each chicken breast with a big spoonful of the bruschetta mixture – don’t use it all, because you’ll add the pasta to it
13. Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top of the chicken
14. Bake the chicken for 15 minutes
15. While the chicken is baking, boil the pasta
16. Once the past is done, drain it and immediately place it in a large bowl and toss with the bruschetta mixture and a tablespoon or so of olive oil if needed
17. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the pasta
18. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves and toss well
19. Serve immediately!

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