Linguine with Sage and Chicken recipe

8 servings

1/2 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, crushed

6 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs

20 fresh sage leaves

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 1/4 pounds fresh linguine pasta

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic, bread crumbs and sage.

Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Remove from the skillet, and place in a bowl.

Set the heat to medium-high.

Add the chicken to the skillet; cook and stir for about 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with lemon juice, and reduce the heat to medium.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.

Drain.

Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to distribute chicken.

Transfer to a serving dish, and toss with the garlic and breadcrumbs.

Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.