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Red Hot Fusilli

Red Hot Fusilli

Cost $8.5, save $12

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  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce

    • 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 (to taste)
    • cooked chicken breast (optional)

  • Pasta

    • 8 ounces fusilli pasta

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

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

3

Add tomatoes and spices to the pan. Cook uncovered over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

4

Optionally, add cooked chicken to the sauce and cook for an additional 15 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce thickens.

5

Cook fusilli pasta firm in unsalted boiling water following package instructions.

6

Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta and garnish with coarsely chopped parsley. Serve hot or save for next day's lunch.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

315

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 56
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for a more vibrant taste.If you want a spicier kick, increase the amount of ground red pepper.Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.You can make this dish vegetarian by omitting the chicken.