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Chicken And Spinach Rigatoni Casserole

Quick, easy and delicious. The recipe calls for 4 garlic cloves, but i only added 2 and should have added 3-4 cloves. I also added more parmesan because of preference. This is a hit with the kids. my friend kathy sent me this recipe and now i am indebted to her forever.

Steps

Cook pasta according to pkg directions and drain.
Place spinach on paper towel and squeeze until barely moist.
Add oil to a large non stick skillet and place over medium heat until hot.
Add onion and garlic and saut until tender.
Add chicken and cook until it loses its pink colour , stirring constantly.
Stir in tomatoes , tomato paste , basil , oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Simmer 5 minutes , uncovered stirring occasionally.
Combine pasta , spinach , chicken mixture and 1 / 4 cup cheese in a bowl.
Stir well.
Spoon into 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 / 4 cup parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

rigatoni pasta, frozen chopped spinach, vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, boneless skinless chicken breast, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese