Spicy Pasta

This is a fiery but quick and easy to make pasta dish. For a milder flavor, simply leave out the chiles.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 onion, diced
2 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 drops hot pepper sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic with basil and Italian seasoning for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in onion and chiles; cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes and hot sauce; simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through. Toss with the cooked pasta, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 134 kcal
Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 2.8 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 4.4 g
Sodium: 117 mg