Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMachine Shed RestaurantAdd Third Item Recipe

Add Third Item Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Extra Item

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes start to blister and soften.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato and garlic mixture. Toss to combine and season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Add Fresh Basil

    Tear fresh basil leaves and add them to the pasta. Toss gently to incorporate.

Adding Extra Item

  1. 6

    Prepare Grilled Chicken

    If the grilled chicken breast is not pre-cooked, grill it on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Slice into strips.

  2. 7

    Combine Chicken with Pasta

    Place the sliced grilled chicken breast on top of the pasta before serving, or toss it in for an evenly distributed option.

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