GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO

1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 5 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 4 ounces prosciutto, cut into small pieces;
4 chicken breasts, grilled and cut into strips or cubes 2 pounds; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into small strips;
3/4 pound linguine; 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan or Romano; 5 roasted pasilla chiles, peeled, seeded and cut into strips
2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded cut into strips; Fresh basil, chiffonade for garnish.

Heat oil in a large skillet and saute garlic until soft and light brown. Add tomatoes, proscuitto, chicken and butter; saute for about 5 to 10 minutes. Add basil, and saute for another 5 minutes. In a stockpot, bring water to boil and cook linguine until firm, al dente. Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl, add the chicken/tomato mixture, chiles, roasted peppers, and grated cheese; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Bon appetit! Buon appetito!

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