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A FLAVORFUL PASTA CASSEROLE

Easy, Flavorful Pasta Casserole Your Family Will Love

This flavorful pasta casserole combines gooey cheese, marinara, and chicken for a comforting meal that your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta Can be swapped with ziti or rigatoni
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken for speed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Use fresh herbs if available
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Divided
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Divided
  • 1.5 jars Marinara Sauce Total 48 oz; homemade version recommended
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Chopped Basil Optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Boil the penne pasta according to package directions. Once al dente, drain and rinse under cool water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, and marinara sauce. Stir until blended.
  4. Spread the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow to set for a few minutes before serving for better texture.

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