Perfect Pesto

I've had pesto at restaurants, always love it, but always thought it was probably WAY too complicated to make at home. However, I came across a recipe & it was totally simple & super easy! Sweet deal, I'll make it!!! The best thing about pesto is it is good on anything...ok maybe not EVERYTHING, but anything Italian! Pesto perfection!

Perfect Pesto

 

 

All you need is fresh Basil, 1 clove Garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper, & olive oil. Nothing too crazy like I imagined.

 

 

I put it all in my little blender & blended it up. Simple as that...then I have my yummy pesto!

 

 Then just to choose which way to prepare it...

 

 

Perfect Pesto Chicken

 

 

EASY, but the end result is soooooooo good (I can't emphasize this enough, I was in heaven with each bite)

 

 

Just cut your chicken breast in half & put on some tin foil on a baking sheet (easy clean up for us busy mommies) spread on your presto & bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way. 

 

 

Take chicken out & add some sliced tomatoes & top with mozzarella & Parmesan cheeses & continue to bake for 5 more minutes.

 

Take it out & be prepared to say YUMMMYYY till the last bite!

 

 

Perfect Pesto Penne

 

 

Got leftover pesto after making your chicken? There is NO way you will throw it out, it's just too good. So I just cooked up some whole wheat penne noodles & added the pesto. With some fresh green salad and/or garlic bread you have a complete Italian dinner!

 

 

I should have been born Italian! I really believe this!!! I LOVE their food (I made it for EVERY meal while I was pregnant, no exaggeration!!! My husband was SO sick of it!!!) I also love BIG hair & a tan! Haha! Should have been Italian!