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Red Hot Fusilli

Spice up your weeknight dinner plans with this Red Hot Fusilli. Loaded with juicy tomatoes, this dish is wonderful with or without the optional chicken!

  • 4 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ground red pepper
  • cooked chicken breast
  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Saute garlic and parsley until golden.

3

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.

4

Cook pasta firm in unsalted water.

5

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.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 cup

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories315
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates56 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Total Sugars6 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein11 g
Minerals
Calcium50 mg
Potassium534 mg
Sodium159 mg
Copper280 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium53 mg
Phosphorus140 mg
Selenium42 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A94 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B120 mg
Vitamin C30 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2 mg
Vitamin K85 mcg
Folate221 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.5 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin4 mg
Choline23 mg

Source:

  • Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way
  • US Department of Health and Human Services
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute