Chicken Spaghedo {Rigatoni Pasta Bake}

October 28, 2013

We have a big family dinner every week at my in-laws and whenever we do an Italian night, I always mix the spaghetti and Alfredo sauces together. When I came across this recipe, it was an instant hit because it does exactly that. You make a mock spaghetti sauce and add all the ingredients used for Alfredo and voila- you get what we call "spaghedo".

2 C. chicken breast, chopped
1 TBL Olive oil
1 tsp butter
1/2 C. chopped onion, (chop it fairly small)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 (heaping) tsp of minced garlic
28 oz can Italian stewed tomatoes (pureed)
3 C. water
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tsp Kosher salt
3 1/2 C. Rigatoni noodles (uncooked)
1/2 C. heavy whipping cream
1/2 C. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 C. fresh chopped basil
1 1/2 C. Mozzarella cheese

Heat 1 TBL oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and saute until browned. Remove to a plate, cover with foil and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet and caramelize the onion over medium heat. Add...
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Nutritions

Calories
1226

Sodium
3566mg
148% DV

Fat
81g
124% DV

Protein
79g
158% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
9g
37% DV