• 1 lb linguine pasta (or any other)
• 1 Tbsp neutral oil
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion finely diced
• 1 chicken breast, sliced into thin strips (optional) Note 1
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 28 oz tomatoes fresh or canned, diced or roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried basil (1/2 tsp dried basil ~ 5-7 leaves of fresh basil)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste

To serve:

       1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2-3 Tbsp chopped chives

• Instructions