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Pasta bake with Chicken Peppers Spinach & Bacon

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Pasta bake with chicken, peppers, spinach, and bacon is a comforting, cheesy dish combining tender pasta with savory, flavorful ingredients.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cooking Temp 190  C
Servings 6
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 400g/14oz Rigatoni or pasta of your choice
  • 2 Chicken Breasts ((cut into bite size pieces))
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced and chopped into 1 inch lengths
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced and chopped into 1 inch lengths
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • ½ Tsp Oregano
  • ½ Tsp Thyme
  • 800g/28oz Diced Tomatoes (polpa)
  • 150ml Elmlea Double Cream ((Heavy Cream))
  • 100g/3.5oz Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 6 Slices Back Bacon chopped
  • 100g/3.5oz Mozzarella, shredded
  • 100g/3.5oz Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Chopped Parsley
Method

  1. Preheat oven to 190C/375F.

  2. Cook pasta but not completely; 2 minutes less.

  3. In a large pan cook the bacon, remove and set aside.

  4. To the same pan add a little olive oil and teaspoon butter. Cook the chicken until just sealed - about 5 minutes.

  5. Add the onions and cook until softened.

  6. Add the chopped peppers, garlic, tomato puree, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  7. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble, then add the spinach and bacon. Stir everything together.

  8. Mix with the cooked pasta and transfer to a large baking dish.

  9. Top with the cheddar and mozzarella, and place in the oven for 45 minutes, until cheese is golden brown.

  10. Take out of oven and top with chopped parsley.

  11. Enjoy!

Read it online: https://lollyskitchen.com.mt/recipe/pasta-bake-with-chicken-peppers-spinach-bacon/