There is one mom and pop diner in our town that I will forever consider my favorite Italian restaurant on the basis of one dish–three cheese pasta. I have never had anything else like it until I found this recipe which comes pretty close. If you like spaghetti but are looking for a little special kick, try this recipe out for taste. It’s easy to make and makes great leftovers. Enjoy!
Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
1 box multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil
56 oz. spaghetti sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
8 oz. cream cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 c. graded Parmesan Cheese
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Cook and stir chicken and basil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese.
- Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into a large casserole dish.
- Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.
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Hi! Welcome to Cornerstone Confessions. My name is Kathy Gossen and I'm a full time homemaker learning about what it means to be a godly woman in the everyday. On Cornerstone Confessions I share my adventures in organizing, homeschooling, cooking, parenting, and more as a means to encourage other women in their quest to becoming a Titus 2 model in their homes and beyond.
oh my! sounds good! We love cheese around here! Maybe a little too much!
I know! Isn’t that awful? I don’t know what I would do without cheese. Between Colby Jack and cream cheese, I’m done for.
Kathy