Nif'S Baked Pasta With Shrimp And Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb pasta, cooked al dente (I use penne or rotini Smart Pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 cup mushroom, sliced
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, strained with a little bit of juice left in the can
1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, crushed (add more if you like heat)
salt and pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Cook pasta as directed.
Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan. Add onion, garlic, chicken and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute.
Add shrimp, tomatoes, ricotta, chili peppers and salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it heats through and shrimp is just pink. Stir in pasta.
Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with cheddar and parmesan.
Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes, until heated through.