Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

12ozDeLallo penne ziti,or any pasta shape

2cupschicken breasts,cooked, shredded

25ozDeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Tomato-Basil Sauce,pasta sauce

1½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded, 2% low fat

⅓cupparmesan cheese,freshly-grated

¼cupfresh basil leaves,packed, roughly chopped

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cook the pasta to al dente in a large stockpot of generously-salted boiling, according to package instructions. Drain.

Return the pasta to the stockpot, then add chicken and tomato sauce.

Gently toss to combine until the pasta is evenly coated.

Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11 x 7-inch or 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the basil.

Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top.

Sprinkle evenly with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden.

Remove, then sprinkle immediately with the remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Serve warm, and enjoy!