Penne All'A Glio E Pollo (Penne With Garlic And Chicken) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
16 ounces dried mini penne pasta
4 cups cooked chicken
3/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and set aside.
Peel garlic and saute in 1/2 of olive oil for 2-5 minutes until tender on low heat. Puree garlic in food processor with 1/4 cup oil, basil and rosemary to make pesto.
Add pesto, green onion, chicken and cheese to pasta; mix very well.
Drizzle and toss with olive oil (up to 1/4 cup) until desired consistency.
Serve immediately.