Baked Alfredo with Shrimp, Chicken and Pancetta

This is my version of one of only two dishes I eat when I go to Macaroni Grill, Pasta Rustica.  i add the sun dried tomatoes and fresh chopped Basil not only for additional color but also additional flavor.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb cooked, peeled and deveined large shrimp

1/2 cup cooked and drained Pancetta(or thick cut smoked bacon)

1/2 lb cubed sautéed boneless chicken breast (sautéed with a dash of salt and pepper, and 1clove minced garlic)

2 1/2 cups uncooked Penne pasta

4 cups water

pinch of salt

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

12 oz. Light Alfredo sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese

3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp chopped Basil

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

In a 5 qt sauce pan bring water, olive oil and salt to a boil.  Add Penne paste and continue to boil until pasta is al dente.

Remove from heat and drain.

In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, shrimp, chicken, Pancetta(or bacon), fresh ground pepper and Light Alfredo sauce and mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Pour mixture in to a Pam sprayed baking dish. Cover with mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.

Makes 4-6 servings.