Red Hot Fusilli
Lively, low-fat, and cholesterol-free—the perfect combination!
CAL/SERV :
398
PREP TIME :
10 MINS
YIELDS :
4 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
45 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 C ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- 1 Tbsp oregano leaves, crushed (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- ¼ tsp salt, Ground red pepper or cayenne pepper, to taste
- ½ lb cooked chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 8 oz uncooked fusilli pasta
- ¼ C freshly minced parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté garlic until golden.
- Add tomatoes and spices (except parsley). Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken, and continue cooking for 15 minutes, until chicken is heated through and sauce is thick.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook pasta in unsalted water just until firm.
- 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.
- Vegetarian option: Omit the chicken for a satisfying vegetarian pasta dish.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories 398, Total fat 7 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 325 mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
