{"id":3119,"date":"2016-09-28T03:05:28","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T03:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=3119"},"modified":"2016-11-23T02:03:34","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T02:03:34","slug":"pesto-pasta-with-grilled-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/pesto-pasta-with-grilled-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Basil is the classic Italian herb.\u00a0 My grandmother, Nana Sarullo, used it often in her pasta sauces.\u00a0 Italians call it spaghetti gravy.\u00a0 I don’t remember her making pesto, but the aroma of the garlic and basil sure makes me think of her home.\u00a0 I frankly did not hear the term “Basil” until I was in high school.\u00a0 My Italian rooted family called it the Sicilian name, “Basilico.” Pronounced Bah-SLE-Go<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

This batch of basil came from my recent herb garden.\u00a0 It was FRESH and full of flavor!\u00a0 You can prepare this recipe with or without chicken.\u00a0 You may cook chicken in advance on the outdoor grill.\u00a0 You may prepare chicken in your oven using this simple recipe<\/a>\u00a0 or prepare it your favorite way.\u00a0 It will all be good.\u00a0 The pesto is the star of the show.<\/p>\n

Pesto Ingredients<\/h2>\n