Italian Noodle Medley

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Italian Noodle Medley: A savory dish with the flavors of Italy

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 ounces extra-wide noodles , uncooked
	3 cups spaghetti sauce
	2 cups cooked chicken , chopped
	2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
	1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

481

Sugar

Fat

22g

This Italian Noodle Medley is a hearty and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of Italy in one dish. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and can easily be customized with additional veggies or herbs. The combination of extra-wide noodles, spaghetti sauce, cheese, and chicken creates a comforting and flavorful meal that's perfect for any night of the week. Try pairing with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
3.	In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce on the bottom.
4.	Layer half of the noodles on top of the sauce.
5.	Top with half of the chicken, remaining 2 cups of sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
6.	Repeat layers, ending with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
7.	Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
8.	Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
9.	Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.	Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Italian Noodle Medley is an easy and delicious dinner option that both kids and adults will enjoy.

It can be made in advance for easy meal prep and leftovers heat up well.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese, but can be made healthier by using lean chicken and reducing the cheese.

It contains gluten due to the noodles.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe provides a good source of protein from the chicken and cheese, and includes carbohydrates from the noodles.
The spaghetti sauce provides vitamin C and lycopene from tomatoes which may have anti-inflammatory properties.