Fusilli with Creamy Tomato and Meat Sauce
Whipping cream enriches this herbed tomato and meat sauce. Serve it over your favorite pasta.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Ingredients
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12 ounces ground beef or ground raw turkey
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1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 14-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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8 ounces packaged dried fusilli, vermicelli, or spaghetti
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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2 tablespoons snipped parsley
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Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
Directions
1.
For sauce, in a large saucepan cook beef or turkey, onion, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
3.
Gradually stir the whipping cream into the sauce. Heat through, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.
4.
Arrange the pasta on individual plates or a large platter. Spoon the sauce over the pasta. If desired, garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 523, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 534 mg, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 26 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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