Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o! Classic Chicken Parm & Pasta with Andrew Zimmern - Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 medium onion, minced
• 1 basil sprig
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Kosher salt
• One 28-ounce can tomato puree
• Pepper
• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• Salt
• 4 cups toasted bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups flour, well-seasoned with salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano and chile flakes
• 5 beaten eggs
• 2 cups canola oil, for frying
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella pearls or diced fresh mozzarella, drained well
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
• 1 box of Barilla® Spaghetti, Linguine or Angel Hair
• Large pot for boiling water
• Water and salt
• Long handled cooking spoon
• Strainer
• 14-inch skillet (same one used for chicken, is fine)