A recipe for Chicken Pasta Bake

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

Instructions

Method

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.
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.
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.