Red Hot Fusilli Recipe

Name: Red Hot Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ 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; ¼ teaspoon salt; ground red pepper or cayenne; 8 ounces uncooked fusilli (4 cups cooked); 12 lb cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 lb. raw) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ 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
¼ teaspoon salt
ground red pepper or cayenne
8 ounces uncooked fusilli (4 cups cooked)
12 lb cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 lb. raw) (optional)

1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan.
2
Saute garlic and parsley until golden.
3
Add tomatoes and spices.
4
Cook uncovered over low heat 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
5
If desired, add chicken and continue cooking for 15 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce is thick.
6
Cook pasta firm in unsalted water.
7
To serve, spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with coarsely chopped parsley.
8
Serve hot as a main dish and cold for the next day's lunch.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, ¼ cup freshly minced parsley, 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Hot Fusilli falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Red Hot Fusilli

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