½cupextra virgin olive oil plus some for drizzling
½cuppine nuts
1tablespoonminced garlic
1teaspoonsea saltor more to taste
1teaspoonblack pepperor more to taste
pasta of your choice
2boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼cupItalian salad dressing
Instructions
For the chicken
Drizzle an oven safe pan with olive oil and add the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken and then add Italian salad dressing on top.
Bake the chicken at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until juices run clear.
Cook the pasta according to the directions on package and add a small amount of olive oil after draining.
For the pesto
For the pesto, combine the basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, sea salt, and pepper to a food processor and blend well adding more olive oil if necessary.