Chicken Parmesan Recipe
rigatoni, aglio e olio, chicken sausage, pomodoro, mozzarella, basil
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken and Sauce
Cheese
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Chicken and Sauce Preparation
- 2
Cook the Chicken Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and slice into rounds.
- 3
- 4
Combine Sauce and Chicken
Pour the pomodoro sauce into the skillet with the garlic and bring to a simmer. Add the sliced chicken sausage and mix well to combine. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni with the chicken and pomodoro sauce mixture. Stir in the fresh basil.
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the rigatoni mixture to a greased baking dish. Spread evenly.
- 7
Add Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly on top of the rigatoni.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired, then serve hot.