Rustic Baked Rigatoni

Ingredients

• 1 tbl. olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4″ pieces
• 2 Italian sausage links, sliced diagonally into 1/4″ pieces
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 small green, red or yellow pepper, seeded and sliced
• 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes with juice
• 3/4 cup half & half
• 1 box rigatoni, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken and sausage links and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Continue cooking and stirring until meat is completely cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 6-7 minutes.
4. Add rosemary, cayenne pepper, and tomatoes. Stir well to combine and bring mixture to a simmer.
5. Stir in half and half and remove mixture from heat. Add cooked pasta and stir well to combine.
6. Transfer mixture to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Romano cheeses.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.