Rigatoni with Chicken and Peppers

Pasta Rigatoni

Ingredients :

• 1-lb rigatoni or penne (uncooked)
• 3-chicken breasts cut into thin strips
• 1/2-red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/2-yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1-medium onion, cut into thin strips
• 4oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced in half, or quartered if too big
• 700ml jar of spaghetti sauce (2-1/2 to 3 cups homemade)
• 2-cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 2-cloves minced garlic
• 1-tsp Italian seasoning (or home made)
• 1-tsp chili flakes (optional)

Preheat oven to 350*
Cook pasta according to directions
Sauté chicken in 1-tbsp olive oil on medium heat until no pink remains
Sauté peppers & onions, adding more if needed, for 3-4 minutes
Add mushrooms & garlic
Sauté 3 minutes more
Add Italian seasoning & chili flakes
Remove from heat
Put rigatoni & chicken in 13x9 inch greased pan
Toss with vegetables, sauce and cheese
Bake in 350* oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly