Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly minced parsley
4 cups ripe chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
1 tbsp. oregano leaves or 1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
Ground red pepper or cayenne to taste
8 oz. uncooked fusilli pasta
1/2 lb. cooked chicken breast, diced into pieces (optional)
Method:
Heat oil in medium saucepan; sauté garlic and parsley until golden.
Add tomatoes and spices; cook uncovered over low heat 15 minutes or until thickened. If desired, add chicken and continue cooking for 15 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce is thick.
Cook pasta firm in unsalted water.
To serve, spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with coarsely chopped parsley.
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