Rigatoni Fiorentina

🧂 Ingredients

• 12 oz rigatoni pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb chicken breast

  cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper

  to taste
• 3 cups fresh spinach

  chopped
• 2 cups tomato sauce

  marinara
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  shredded
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• 2 Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package
  instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• 3 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt
  and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through,
  about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• 4 In the same skillet, add the spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
• 5 In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni, cooked chicken, sautéed
  spinach, tomato sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
• 6 Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella
  and the grated Parmesan cheese.
• 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and
  golden brown.
• 8 Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

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