Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound dried ziti or penne rigate
  • 3 cups marinara or other tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (or I teaspoon dried)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 3 cups grated mozzarella (preferably fresh, divided)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Thinly sliced fresh basil (to garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions.
  • Drain the pasta. In a large bowl combine the marinara sauce, basil, oregano and salt and pepper. Add the pasta toss to combine. Add the chicken, 2 cups of the mozzarella and the Parmesan and toss until everything is evenly combined. Transfer the pasta to a shallow 3 or 4-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top.
  • Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes until everything is hot and the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown. Sprinkle with the slivered basil and serve hot.