Adapted from
Pasta
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8 ozs
penne pasta, cooked and drained
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14 1/2 ozs
canned Italian style tomatoes, undrained
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6 ozs
tomato paste
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1/4 cup
water
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1 1/4 tsps
salt
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1 tsp
pizza seasoning
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1/2 tsp
oregano
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1/2 tsp
granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp
black pepper
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1/4 tsp
garlic powder
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1 lb
ground chicken breast skinless
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1/2 cup
onions, chopped
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1/2 cup
bell peppers, chopped
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4 ozs
mozzarella cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a food processor container, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, pizza seasoning, oregano, sugar, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cover and blend until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook chicken, onions, and bell peppers until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in tomato mixture; reserving one cup. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and spread reserved tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle top evenly with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through.