1 tbsp olive oil
200g orecchiette or large shell pasta
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp plain flour
250ml reduced-salt chicken stock
1 cup broccoli pieces
¾ cup frozen peas
¾ cup frozen corn kernels
200g cooked chicken, diced
250ml reduced-fat milk
250g ricotta cheese, preferably reduced-fat
50g Parmesan cheese, grated
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 30 x 25cm baking dish with oil.
Step 2
Cook pasta in a large saucepan following the directions on the pack, add broccoli, peas and corn in the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
Step 3
Drain the pasta and place back in the saucepan with a little olive oil to stop it sticking together.
Step 4
Meanwhile, place 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frypan over a low-medium heat to warm then add the onion and cook until soft.
Step 5
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Step 6
Add flour and cook until flour is golden.
Step 7
Gradually add the stock and milk and whisk, until it boils and cook until the sauce thickens.
Step 8
Add sauce and chicken to the pasta and vegetable mix.
Step 9
Add two thirds of the ricotta to the pasta mix and gently fold together.
Step 10
Spoon into the baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese and remaining ricotta cheese.
Step 11
Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden on top.
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