Nif's Baked Pasta With Shrimp and Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Yum! This creamy casserole is delicious and very easy to make. Don't like shrimp or chicken? Just double up on the other one. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 lb pasta, cooked al dente (i use penne or rotini smart pasta) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
2 teaspoons garlic, minced |
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1-inch cubes |
2 teaspoons italian seasoning |
1 cup mushroom, sliced |
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, strained with a little bit of juice left in the can |
1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese |
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, crushed (add more if you like heat) |
salt and pepper |
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed.
2. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan. Add onion, garlic, chicken and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute.
4. Add shrimp, tomatoes, ricotta, chili peppers and salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it heats through and shrimp is just pink. Stir in pasta.
5. Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with cheddar and parmesan.
6. Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes, until heated through.
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