Cavatapi with Chicken Ragu, Mozzarella and Basil Recipe

Cavatapi with Chicken Ragu, Mozzarella and Basil Recipe

  • 8 ounces cavatapi or penne pasta, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
  • 1 cup Sargento® Shredded Reduced Sodium Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add chicken; saute until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add pasta sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Drain pasta; transfer to four shallow bowls. Top with chicken ragu, cheese and basil.