Rustic Baked Rigatoni
ENGLISH
1tbs (15 mL) olive oil
2boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ¼" (0.65 cm) pieces
2Italian sausage links, sliced diagonally into ¼" (0.65 cm) pieces
1 small onion, sliced
1small green pepper, seeded and sliced
2large cloves garlic, minced
1tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) cayenne pepper
1can (14.5 oz
[428 mL]) petite diced tomatoes with juice
¾cup (175 mL) half and half
½recipe basic egg noodle pasta extruded into
½cup (120 mL) shredded Mozzarella cheese
¼cup (60 mL) grated Romano cheese
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sausage links and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Continue cooking and stirring until meat is completely cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add rosemary, cayenne pepper, and tomatoes. Stir well to combine and bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in half and half and remove mixture from heat. Add cooked pasta and stir well to combine. Transfer mixture to a greased 2½
20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.
Per Serving: About 369 cal., 24 g protein, 15 g carb, 24 g fat, 94 mg cholesterol, 587 mg sodium.
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