Chicken Pasta Bake

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• ¼ tsp chilli flakes

• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

• 1 tsp caster sugar

• 6 tbsp mascarpone

• 4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

• 300g penne pasta

• 70g mature cheddar, grated

• 50g mozzarella, grated

• ½ small bunch parsley, finely chopped

Simplified Method:

1. Fry onion in 2 tbsp oil for 10–12 mins. Add garlic + chilli flakes. Cook 1 min.

2. Add tomatoes and sugar. Season, then simmer uncovered for 20 mins until thickened. Stir in mascarpone.

3. In another pan, fry chicken in 1 tbsp oil for 5–7 mins until cooked through.

4. Preheat oven to 220°C / 200°C fan / Gas 7.

5. Cook pasta, then drain and toss with remaining 1 tbsp oil.

6. Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce in an ovenproof dish.

7. Top with cheddar, mozzarella, and parsley.

8. Bake 20 mins until golden and bubbling.

To Serve With:

• Garlic bread or crusty rolls

• Green salad or steamed broccoli

• Roasted veg or peas for the kids