For the filling:
For the béchamel:
For the topping:
Notes:
What can I serve with pasta bake?
Since this dish is quite heavy, I would recommend serving it with something light like a fresh salad or a light side dish.
What type of pasta to use?
In this recipe I used penne pasta, but you use almost any kind of pasta that you like. I prefer the shapes that catches a lot of sauce, such as: Rigatoni, elbow pasta, Fusilli, Farfalle, Gemelli, ziti and more.
Can we make chicken pasta bake ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare everything a day ahead, place it in a dish, cover, and store in the fridge. When ready to bake, sprinkle with cheese and bake according to recipe instructions.
What can we add to chicken pasta bake?
I added just bell peppers (except onion and garlic), because that’s what I have at the moment. But you can you almost every veggie that you like; carrots, peas, spinach, mushrooms and more. You also can all bacon to the dish. The options are endless.
How to store chicken pasta bake?
This chicken pasta bake can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
What type of cheese can we use?
I used mozzarella and cheddar cheese. You can use only one type, or several type. You can use any type of cheese that melts: gruyere cheese, Provolone, Asiago Cheese, Gouda and more.
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