Tortellini With Chicken And Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large bunches fresh basil (about 4 c. loosely packed leaves)
2/3 c. olive oil
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp. pine nuts
1 lb. fresh cheese tortellini
2 c. diced chicken chicken
additional grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Puree the first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to small bowl.
Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto to seal, cover and chill.)