""Penne pasta tossed with asparagus, red peppers, pecans, and Parmesan cheese in a delicious sauce that is creamy without being over-powering. This has been a tremendous hit every time I've made it."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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salt to taste
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 pound grilled chicken breast strips
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1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup pecan halves (optional)