Cavatappi Pomodora

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Ingredients

• 3 cups cavatappi, uncooked
• 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.

ADD onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min. Stir in garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and crushed pepper; simmer 5 to 6 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta; return to pan. Crumble bacon. Add to pasta with sauce; toss to coat. Spoon onto platter; top with cheese and basil.

390 calories