FUSILLI WITH CREAMY TOMATO, GARLIC, AND MEAT SAUCE (OR ROTINI)

Fusilli With Creamy Tomato, Garlic, and Meat Sauce (Or Rotini) image

Provided by littleturtle

Time 1h

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces ground turkey or 12 ounces ground chicken
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup onion, chopped (1/2 large onion)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 (14 ounce) cans peeled Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons parsley, snipped
fresh rosemary sprig, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook beef, red pepper flakes, and onion until the meat is browned and onions soften.
Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften (5 minutes).
Drain off fat.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, cheese, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 40 minutes).
Cook pasta according to package directions (15 minutes).
Drain and keep warm.
Gradually stir the whipping cream into the sauce.
Arrange the pasta on plates or on a serving platter.
Spoon sauce over pasta.
If desired, garnish with rosemary.