Simi'S Pasta Al Forno - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
26 ounces pasta sauce, Hunt's Garlic & Herb
1/2 cup Chardonnay wine
13 3/4 ounces canned artichoke hearts, quartered
4 ounces ham, sliced into strips
1 boneless chicken breast, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 lb farfalle pasta
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
italian seasoning
basil, fresh chopped
sea salt
pepper
sugar (optional)
2 cups spinach, chopped (fresh or frozen)

Preparation

Heat oil in large pan add chicken and brown. Add garlic and onions and cook until translucent. Add ham and heat through for 1 or 2 minutes.
Gently mix in artichokes and place the mixture into a bowl.
Pour pasta sauce into pan and add Italian seasoning, wine, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. While sauce is simmering cook pasta.
Spray 9x13 pan and heat oven to 375.
Place spinach in colander and drain pasta. Remove sauce from heat and stir in ricotta,parsley, and basil. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Gently mix sauce with chicken and pasta.
Place half of the pasta mixture in 9x13 pan and then sprinkle on half the Parmesan, mozzarella, and provolone. Repeat with remaining pasta and cheese.
Bake for 30 - 45 minutes or until everything is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.