Bow Tie Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
3/4 lb. chicken breasts, boned, skinned and cut into strips
2 c. broccoli florets
3/4 c. oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced thin
1 tsp. basil
pinch of red pepper flakes
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/4 c. white wine
3/4 c. chicken broth
1 to 2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. bow tie pasta, cooked
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Preparation

In a skillet or saucepan, saute the garlic in oil until golden. Now add the strips of chicken and saute until cooked.
Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the broccoli florets.
Saute the broccoli until they are crisply tender.
Now, add the sun-dried tomatoes, the seasonings, white wine and the chicken broth.
To complete the sauce, add the butter, cover and simmer for 5 minutes over low flame.
Remove from heat.
Now add the cooked pasta and toss.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serves 4. Recipe can be doubled, if necessary.