CHUNKY VEGETABLES WITH FUSILLI

Chunky Vegetables with Fusilli image

Party on, pasta! Festive fusilli, tossed with roma (plum) tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers, olives and herbs, makes a dish just right for a casual get-together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) fusilli pasta
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon capers
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (28 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes with basil, drained, chopped
1 small red chile, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup sliced imported Italian black olives
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

In 6-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package; drain and set aside.
In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden. Stir in tomatoes and chili. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pasta, olives, oregano and basil. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Serve with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg