Chick Parmesan

I can't believe I forgot to post this one! Well, yes I can actually. Given that last week was extremely busy with painting the kitchen after work, having a terrible headache Wednesday, working all day Thursday, then leaving the house Friday while it was still dark to catch a plane to Tampa....

Chick Parmesan is a favorite of ours, and is actually fairly simple. I think Morning Star original breaded chick patties work best for this recipe. If you want an extra rich smokey flavor, add sliced provolone on the top.

A salad and dinner bread make this a filling meal, especially when served over cooked spaghetti.

Chick Parmesan

4 chick patties

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 bay leaf

2 - 3 garlic cloves, crushed

1/8 tsp pepper

a little tiny bit of salt

1 1/2 tsp sugar

1 small onion, chopped

2 1/4 pound canned tomato (1 big and 1 normal can)

shredded mixed Italian cheese

Parmesan or Romano cheese

4 slices provolone (optional, but good)

1. Heat oven to 375

2. Saute onion until just tender. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

3. Add chopped tomatoes, sugar, herbs, salt and pepper to pan. Stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.

4. Place about 1/3 cup of sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.

5. Place chic patties in, spoon tomato sauce on top.

6. Sprinkle with cheeses - use as much or little as you like.

7. Bake 30 minutes.

**** I usually use 2 boxes of chick patties (8 total patties) and just repeat the layers. I put chick patties, cheese, sauce, chick patties, sauce, cheese. This leaves us with alot of delicious leftovers. ****