Description
There are so many reasons I love this recipe. Caprese salad has to be one of my favorite summertime treats. There is nothing like a summer tomatoes’ sweetness mixed with the peppery sweetness fresh basil offers, the zing of lemon and richness of garlic. It is SO good.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mezze (short) penne pasta
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste
- ½ large shallot, minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large grilled chicken breast, sliced thinly and halved (Optional)
- 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
- 8 leaves fresh basil, torn
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6