Chicken pasta bake

Method 1

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

¼ tsp chilli flakes

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

1 tsp caster sugar

6 tbsp mascarpone

4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

300g penne

70g mature cheddar, grated

50g grated mozzarella

½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped

STEP 1

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.

STEP 2

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.

STEP 3

Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 8 oz penne pasta

- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

- 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce

- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

5. In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the pasta.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pasta is bubbly.

7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

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