Fusilli With Creamy Tomato, Garlic, And Meat Sauce

Name: Fusilli With Creamy Tomato, Garlic, And Meat Sauce (Or Rotini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 12 ounces ground turkey or 12 ounces ground chicken; 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup onion, chopped (1/2 large onion); 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2 (14 ounce) cans peeled Italian-style tomatoes, cut up; 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons parsley, snipped; fresh rosemary sprig, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

12 12 ounces ground turkey or 12 ounces ground chicken
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup onion, chopped (1/2 large onion)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 (14 ounce) cans peeled Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons parsley, snipped
fresh rosemary sprig, to garnish (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook beef, red pepper flakes, and onion until the meat is browned and onions soften.
2
Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften (5 minutes).
3
Drain off fat.
4
Stir in undrained tomatoes, cheese, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 40 minutes).
7
Cook pasta according to package directions (15 minutes).
8
Drain and keep warm.
9
Gradually stir the whipping cream into the sauce.
10
Arrange the pasta on plates or on a serving platter.
11
Spoon sauce over pasta.
12
If desired, garnish with rosemary.

1625

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 12 ounces ground turkey or 12 ounces ground chicken, 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup onion, chopped (1/2 large onion), 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fusilli With Creamy Tomato, Garlic, And Meat Sauce (Or Rotini) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fusilli With Creamy Tomato, Garlic, And Meat Sauce (Or Rotini)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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