Italian Pasta (Alena)

Prep: 10 min

Total: 30 min

Makes: 2 servings

2 cups of pasta (penne, bow-tie and rotini)             

1 lb. of chicken breast                                            

1 TBS. of oil                                               

1 pepper (red and orange are the best)                   

1/2 cup of carrots chopped                                   

20 oz. tomato sauce                                           

1/4 cup of heavy cream                              

1 TBS. oregano

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Asparagus (opt)

Italian herbs and seasonings

1/2 cup mozzarella or parmesan cheese

Cook pasta in large sauce pan as directed on package.  Drain.

While pasta is cooking, in saucepan cook chicken.  Cut chicken into cubes.  Place oil in saucepan and cook cubed chicken, pepper and carrots.  Add tomato sauce and cream to pasta noodles, heat on low. Add chicken and vegetables to noodles.   Add oregano, basil, salt and pepper.  Cook and stir for an additional 5 min until sauce is heated, add mozzarella or parmesan cheese.