LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN, GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until light golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Strain oil into glass measuring cup; reserve garlic.
• Add enough oil to measuring cup to measure 1/4 cup.
• Set aside.
• Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat reserved oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and saute 5 minutes.
• Add poblanos and saute 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, prosciutto and 2 tablespoons cooked garlic and saute until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Add butter and stir just until melted.
• Drain linguine and place in large bowl.
• Add chicken mixture and 1/2 cup Parmesan; toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil and 2 tablespoons cooked garlic.
• Serve with remaining Parmesan.