CAVATAPI WITH CHICKEN RAGU, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

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

Provided by Sargento

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sargento

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cavatapi or penne pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ 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
½ cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.
  • 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.
  • Drain pasta; transfer to four shallow bowls. Top with chicken ragu, cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 689.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

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