Chicken Alfredo

INGREDIENTS

• 12oz. Pasta (I like Penne or Bowtie pasta)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups half-n-half
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and then cut into 1/2" strips

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook pasta al dente, according to package instructions
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. In a small bowl, whisk together half-n-half, egg yolk, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Add to butter and stir until thickened.
3. Toss pasta with sauce; top with chicken and more cheese. Serve family style.

You can also add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, or even roasted red peppers. I like to serve it with fresh, homemade French Bread and herb butter (butter, garlic, herbs, and just a little bit of olive oil).