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The Easy 4-Ingredient Pasta Bake I Make After a Rough Day
A quick and comforting pasta bake using just four ingredients, perfect for a busy or rough day.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce (15-ounce jar)
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 0.5 cup frozen peas, optional (optional)
- 1.5 cups shredded low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/3 cup of water.
- Mix cooked pasta, reserved water, Alfredo sauce, chicken, peas, and 0.5 cup mozzarella in an 8x8 dish.
- Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and browned.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with minimal ingredients.