Butter Chicken Pasta Bake
Serves 480 mins prep
A delicious fusion dish combining the rich flavors of butter chicken with the comforting essence of pasta bake. This dish features marinated chicken, creamy tomato-based sauce, and rigatoni pasta, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
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1. Add all chicken ingredients except oil to a bowl and mix until well combined. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. 2. Add oil to a medium pot over medium high heat and cook chicken for about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same pan, over medium heat, add onions and 2 tablespoons butter and sauté for 3 minutes. 4. Add tomatoes and cashews. Mix well before adding water, seasonings, garlic, and ginger. Mix. 5. Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes. 6. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside. 7. Preheat oven to 350°F. 8. Using a blender or immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth. If using a blender, add sauce back to the pan on low heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and heavy cream. Mix until well combined then add chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes. 9. Add the pasta and mix until completely coated. Add about 1/3 cup pasta water and mix. 10. Pour the butter chicken pasta into a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.