NUTRITION
INFO
Calories: 311.7
Fat: 6.3 g
Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
Protein: 33.3 g
Serves: 4
This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and
very little oil.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup freshly minced parsley
4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp oregano leaves, crushed or 1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
ground red pepper or cayenne pepper to taste
8 oz. uncooked fusilli pasta
1/2 lb. cooked (or ? lb. raw) chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
(optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté garlic and parsley until golden.
2. Add tomatoes and spices. Cook uncovered over low heat 15 minutes or until
thickened, stirring frequently. Add chicken and continue cooking for 15 minutes
until chicken is heated through and sauce is thick.
3. Cook pasta in unsalted water. Drain.
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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