For the Creamy Tomato Sauce:

• 1 lb linguine pasta (or any pasta of your choice)

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 1 chicken breast, sliced into thin strips (optional)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 28 oz tomatoes (fresh or canned, diced or roughly chopped)

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or 5–7 fresh basil leaves)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Additional kosher salt, to taste

To Serve:

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2–3 tablespoons chopped chives