Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco
Ingredients
4 Garlic Cloves, peeled
2 cups Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
3 cups Uncooked messe penne pasta
3/4 cup Dry white wine (chargonnay)
1/2 tsp Sale
1/2 tsp Coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups Lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup 1 oz grated parmesan cheese
2 cups Diced grilled chicken breast
Preparation
1) spray Deep Covered Baker with olive oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Slice garlic into baker. Add tomatoes. Cover; Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirrin after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes using the Mix 'n Chop. Add Pasta, broth, wine salt and black pepper.
2) Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on high 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender; stirring after 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop basil with Chef's Knife. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese.
3) Remove baker from microwave. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with remaining basil, additional parmesan cheese and black pepper.