# Chilli Chicken

> Chilli Chicken (ready in 55 minutes, makes 8 servings), laid out as Shop It, Mise It and Make It: shop once, prep everything, then cook.

Published: 2026-04-10
Posted by Suzanne Lejeune

- **Yield:** 8 servings
- **Total time:** 55 minutes
- **Cuisine:** Chinese
- **Course:** Full Meal, Main Dish
- **Est. cost:** ~$18–$28 CAD (at time of writing)

Pasta Bake with Sausage | SIMM

Recipe Warnings

- The source uses duplicated cheese prep groups for layering, so this export preserves the two separate mozzarella additions and final Parmesan topping.

## Shop It

### Meat & Seafood

- 6 mild Italian sausages, casings removed

### Dry Goods & Pasta

- 1 lb / 500 g penne pasta
- 4 cups / 946 ml tomato sauce

### Produce

- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup basil

### Dairy

- 3 cups mozzarella, shredded, divided
- 1 cup / 84 g Parmesan cheese, divided

### Oils, Vinegars & Spices

- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste

## Mise It

### Large pot (pasta water)

- Measure 16 cups / 4 qt water into a large pot.
- Measure 2 Tbsp table salt into the same pot.

### Package (pasta)

- Measure 1 lb / 500 g penne pasta.

### Mini bowl (oil)

- Measure 2 Tbsp olive oil into a mini bowl.

### Plate or bowl (sausage)

- Remove the casings from 6 mild Italian sausages.

### Small bowl (aromatics)

- Buzz 1 large yellow onion into a small bowl.
- Buzz 2 garlic cloves into the same bowl.

### Large measuring cup (sauce base)

- Measure 4 cups / 946 ml tomato sauce into a large measuring cup.

### Medium bowl (sauce seasoning)

- Measure 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning into a medium bowl.
- Measure 1/2 cup / 42 g Parmesan cheese into the same bowl.
- Buzz 1/4 cup parsley into the same bowl.
- Buzz 1/4 cup basil into the same bowl.

### Mini bowl (final seasoning)

- Measure 1 tsp salt into a mini bowl.
- Measure 1/2 tsp ground black pepper into the same bowl.

### Small bowl (middle cheese layer)

- Measure 1 1/2 cups mozzarella into a small bowl.

### Small bowl (top cheese layer)

- Measure 1 1/2 cups mozzarella into a small bowl.
- Measure 1/2 cup / 42 g Parmesan cheese into the same bowl.

## Make It

1. **PREHEAT** the oven to 375°F.
2. **BRING** the prepared water and table salt to a boil in the large pot over medium-high heat.
3. **ADD** the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. **DRAIN** the pasta in a colander and set it aside.
5. **HEAT** the Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
6. **ADD** the prepared olive oil and heat until it sizzles, about 2 minutes.
7. **ADD** the prepared Italian sausage and cook, stirring and breaking it into small pieces with a metal whisk, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
8. **ADD** the prepared yellow onion and garlic and stir until softened and combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.
9. **POUR** in the prepared tomato sauce and reduce the heat to medium.
10. **STIR** in the prepared Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, and basil.
11. **SEASON** with the prepared salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
12. **REDUCE** the heat to low and simmer the meat sauce, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes.
13. **TRANSFER** the cooked penne to the Dutch oven and toss until evenly coated.
14. **SPREAD** half of the pasta mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
15. **TOP** evenly with the prepared 1 1/2 cups mozzarella.
16. **ADD** the remaining pasta mixture, then sprinkle evenly with the prepared 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
17. **BAKE** until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
18. **COOL** the casserole for 15 minutes, then **SERVE!**

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