chicken rotelle

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.