Red Hot Fusilli

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 piece(s) Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh minced
• 4 cup Ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp Fresh basil
• 1 tsp Oregano leaves (crushed)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Ground red pepper
• 8 cup Fusilli pasta (uncooked)
• 85 g Cooked chicken breast (diced into 1/2-inch pieces, optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Saute garlic and parsley until golden.
2. 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.
3. Cook pasta firm in unsalted water.
4. 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.

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