I’ve finally succeeded in growing basil in my backyard. I have never been able to grow basil, but the vegetables are loving the summer weather, even if I’m not.  I made this before “Great Tomato Scare 2008″ but would easily be able to make it again soon with the amount of cherry tomatoes that are appearing in our garden too.  Use whatever veggies you like.

• 3/4 lb. pasta of your choice, cooked to package directions
• 1 lb. chicken breasts
• Basil Walnut Pesto (recipe below)
• Veggies of your choosing - I used mushrooms, sugar snap peas, and tomatoes
• 1/3 c. mayo
• 3-4 Tbs milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Basil Walnut Pesto

• 2 c. packed basil leaves
• 1/2 c. walnuts
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt

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