CAVATELLI AL SUGO DI POLLO

Cavatelli al Sugo di Pollo image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cavatelli
1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 16 equal-sized pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 red onions, peeled and chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 pounds very ripe fresh tomatoes, passed through a food mill
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 large pinches saffron
21 basil leaves, julienned
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

Place the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and saute the pieces of chicken until golden brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon. Add the onions to the pot, along with the red pepper flakes, and cook them for 10 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomato and the tomato paste, mixing well. Add the saffron and allow to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the basil, and lower the heat, allowing the sauce to simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
While the chicken is simmering, cook the pasta, drain it, mix well with the sauce and serve with the grated Pecorino on the side.