Simi's Pasta Al Forno

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

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)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 gently mix in artichokes and place the mixture into a bowl.
• 3 pour pasta sauce into pan and add italian seasoning, wine, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. while sauce is simmering cook pasta.
• 4 spray 9x13 pan and heat oven to 375.
• 5 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.
• 6 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.
• 7 bake for 30 - 45 minutes or until everything is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.