Fusilli with Fiery Tomato Sauce and Sausage |
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| Servings | Calories | % from Fat | Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Protein | Cholesterol | Vitamin A | Vitamin C | Calcium | Iron | Dietary Fiber |
| 4 (1-1/2 cup) | 590 | 270 | 30g | 1210mg | 58g | 22g | 60mg | 30% | 45% | 8% | 35% | 5g |
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| 8 oz (3 cups) uncooked fusilli (curly spaghetti) or rotini (spiral pasta) | 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil | 3/4 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained | 2 tablespoons capers, if desired |
| 1 teaspoon chili powder | 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes | |
| 1 | Cook fusilli to desired doneness as directed on package. |
| 2 | Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high until hot. Add sausage; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, capers, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until hot and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. |
| 3 | Drain fusilli; return to saucepan or place in serving bowl. Add tomato mixture; toss gently to mix. |