Red Hot Fusilli

Name: Red Hot Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup freshly minced parsley; 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ground red pepper or cayenne; 8 ounces uncooked fusilli (4 cups cooked); 1/2 lb cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 lb. raw) (optional)

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ cup freshly minced parsley
4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
ground red pepper or cayenne
8 ounces uncooked fusilli (4 cups cooked)
¹⁄₂ lb cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 lb. raw) (optional)

directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan.
Saute garlic and parsley until golden.
Add tomatoes and spices.
Cook uncovered over low heat 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
If desired, add chicken and continue cooking for 15 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce is thick.
Cook pasta firm in unsalted water.
To serve, spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with coarsely chopped parsley.
Serve hot as a main dish and cold for the next day's lunch.