Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Pizza Pasta Bake


Ingredients:
8 oz. rotini pasta, uncooked
1 lb. ground chicken
Basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (5 oz.) bag Hormel® pepperoni minis
1 (4 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 (24 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°.  Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.  Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet; add ground chicken, seasonings, salt and pepper, and cook until done.  In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, cooked chicken, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, and spaghetti sauce.  Pour mixture into large baking dish; top with remaining cheeses.  Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown. 

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