If you need a quick, delicious meal, this one is for you. In under an hour you can make a wonderful casserole that everyone will love.
16 oz. penne, ziti, macaroni or rigatoni pasta
2 c. Alfredo sauce, your favorite
8 oz. sour cream
3 c. grilled or rotisserie chicken, cubed
15 oz. Ricotta cheese
2 t. garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
¼ c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 T. parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (or white pepper)
2 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cook pasta according to package directions until just before al dente. Drain; rinse pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce, sour cream and chicken. Combine ricotta, garlic, eggs, Parmesan and parsley; mix throughly. Season the pasta mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta; stir to combine. Top with a thick layer of mozzarella cheese.
Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Reset oven to 450 degrees to broil.
Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Garnish with more cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately.
8-10 servings