Cavatapi with Chicken Ragu, Mozzarella and Basil

A delicious chicken sauce, with fresh basil and Sargento Shredded Reduced Sodium Mozzarella makes for a new take on pasta night.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 520 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup minced onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 8 ounces cavatapi or penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 (24 ounce) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
• 1 cup Sargento® Shredded Reduced Sodium Mozzarella Cheese
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.

Step 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.

Step 3

Drain pasta; transfer to four shallow bowls. Top with chicken ragu, cheese and basil.