Name: Chicken Nugget Parm Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Cooking spray -; Kosher salt -; 3/4 lb. rigatoni or other short pasta -; 2 (24-oz.) jars marinara sauce, divided -; 2 (1-lb.) bags frozen chicken nuggets, divided -; 4 c. shredded mozzarella (about 1 lb.), divided -; 6 tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, divided -; Chopped fresh basil, for serving -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Chicken Nugget Parm Casserole

1. Cooking spray -

2. Kosher salt -

3. 3/4 lb. rigatoni or other short pasta -

4. 2 (24-oz.) jars marinara sauce, divided -

5. 2 (1-lb.) bags frozen chicken nuggets, divided -

6. 4 c. shredded mozzarella (about 1 lb.), divided -

7. 6 tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, divided -

8. Chopped fresh basil, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Nugget Parm Casserole

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 375º. Grease an 11"-by-8" baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, usually 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 jar marinara sauce and toss to coat.

3. Stage

Layer half of pasta mixture into bottom of prepared dish. Arrange 2 cups chicken nuggets in a single layer over top. Dollop half of remaining marinara sauce over nuggets. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 2 cups nuggets.

4. Stage

Tightly cover baking dish in foil. Bake casserole until warmed through, 40 to 45 minutes.

5. Stage

Top with remaining marinara sauce, 2 cups mozzarella, and 3 tablespoons Parmesan. Continue to bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with basil.