PASTA BAKE WITH CHICKEN

3 tbsp. butter or margarine

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup chopped zucchini

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can whole canned tomatoes

1 tsp. crushed dried basil

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

1 pkg. (8 oz) shell macaroni, cooked and drained

3 cups diced cooked chicken meat

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350F. Melt butter in large skillet and add the onions, mushrooms, zucchini, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and red peppers, and remove from the heat. In a bowl, combine the pasta, vegetable mixture, chicken, and spoon into a 8x11 casserole dish.

In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, blend together the cream and both cheeses and simmer, stirring constantly, until smooth. Spoon over the casserole, cover, and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes.