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Spicy Fusilli Pasta

Spicy Fusilli Pasta

This baked spicy fusilli pasta recipe combines hearty fusilli noodles with a creamy, spicy tomato sauce topped with bubbly, golden mozzarella cheese. Perfect for dinner with family and friends, it’s quick to make and will satisfy your cravings for a comforting and delicious meal!

Prep: 20Cook: 30Total: 50 minutes
Yield 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fusilli pasta 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • ½ small red onion, diced 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes 
  • 2 cups creamy almond milk or half & half
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 
  • 3 tbsp butter 
  • ½ tsp salt 
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to box, once cooked, set aside. 
  2. Preheat oven to 425F. 
  3. In a shallow oven safe sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until onions have softened. Once softened, add in garlic and cook for another minute. 
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk, stir until combined. Then mix in butter and salt. 
  5. Once bubbling, reduce heat to medium and stir in parmesan cheese, then stir in cooked pasta and mix until noodles are well coated. 
  6. Top pasta with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 10 minutes. Turn broil on for the last 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and golden brown. 
  7. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. 
Author: ErinCategory: dinner, lunch, meal prep, pasta, skilletMethod: stovetopCuisine: American