Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake

1: Cook rigatoni or ziti pasta until almost al dente.

2: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasonings, egg, and parsley. Mix until fully combined. Set aside.

3: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add diced onion, salt, and pepper. Cook until translucent.

4: Add Calabrian chili paste and Italian seasoning. Mix well.

5: Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until fully cooked. Set aside.

6: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Calabrian chili paste, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk occasionally until the sauce thickens (10-20 minutes).

7: Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until spinach wilts.

8: Mix the Tuscan sauce with the cooked chicken.

9: In a baking dish, layer chicken sauce, pasta, and cheese mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

10: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25 minutes.

11: Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.