Chicken pasta bake

Nutrition and extra info

kcal575

fat30g

saturates14g

carbs41g

sugars9g

fibre5g

protein33g

salt0.5g

Ingredients

Method

4 tbsp olive oil

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Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It’s…

1 onion, finely chopped

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2 garlic cloves, crushed

¼ tsp chilli flakes

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

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A member of the nightshade family (along with aubergines, peppers and chillies), tomatoes are in…

1 tsp caster sugar

6 tbsp mascarpone

4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

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300g penne

70g mature cheddar, grated

50g grated mozzarella

½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped

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Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.