BEST ITALIAN BAKE

For those who love Italian cuisine, this dish is a must-try! This hearty dish brings together the bold taste of Italian sausage, the tenderness of chicken, and the vibrant color of bell peppers. With a comforting base of al dente shell macaroni and a rich tomato sauce, this recipe celebrates flavors and textures like no other. This recipe is simple, making it an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a tasty and straightforward Italian meal.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ tbsp olive oil
3 cups shell pasta, cooked al dente
¾ pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
¾ pound Italian sausage, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 cups pasta sauce
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp salt

HOW TO MAKE BEST ITALIAN BAKE:

Step 1. Lightly coat a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2. Add olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken and cook until color turns brown.

Step 3. Then add Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions, and continue to cook until meat is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.

Step 4. Season the mixture with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper, and stir well.

Step 5. Drain extra grease from the skillet, add spaghetti sauce and pasta, stir to make an even coating, then transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6. Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole dish.

Step 7. Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven at 325°F and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.

Step 8. Once done, take the casserole dish out of the oven and serve hot.

Yield: 4

BEST ITALIAN BAKE

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For those who love Italian cuisine, this dish is a must-try! This hearty dish brings together the bold taste of Italian sausage, the tenderness of chicken, and the vibrant color of bell peppers.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups shell pasta, cooked al dente
• ¾ pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
• ¾ pound Italian sausage, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Lightly coat a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Add olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken and cook until color
turns brown.
3. Then add Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions, and continue to cook until meat is fully
cooked and vegetables are tender.
4. Season the mixture with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper, and stir well.
5. Drain extra grease from the skillet, add spaghetti sauce and pasta, stir to make an even coating,
then transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
6. Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole dish.
7. Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven at 325°F and bake for 30 minutes or until the
cheese melts and starts to bubble.
8. Once done, take the casserole dish out of the oven and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 750Total Fat: 38 gCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 42g