my mom’s go-to. great for leftovers. serves 4 generously.
16 ounces rotelle pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 small green bell pepper, diced
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
black pepper to taste
olive oil
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 small onion, diced
6 ounce can tomato paste
1 tsp basil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp sugar
Brown the chicken in oil and remove from the pan. Add onion and pepper, and saute until tender. Add crushed tomatoes, water, black pepper, tomato paste, basil, garlic, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add chicken, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Serve over pasta.