Thursday, November 12, 2009

Penne Pasta Bake

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 9-oz. pkg. fresh spinach
1 lb. chicken, uncooked & chunked
1 tsp. dried basil
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
2 oz. cream cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta adding spinach to boiling water for last minute; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken & basil in large skillet for 3 minutes. Add sauce and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Stir in cream cheese, half of mozzarella cheese and pasta mixture. Spoon into a 9x13 pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake for 5 more minutes.

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