Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups cavatappi, uncooked
  • 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained
  • 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instruction

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. 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.