Best 8 Rotini With Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

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**Savory Rotini with Spicy Tomato Sauce: A Flavorful Pasta Dish for Every Occasion**

Indulge in a culinary delight with our rotini with spicy tomato sauce recipe, a tantalizing pasta dish that bursts with bold flavors and vibrant colors. This delectable dish features perfectly cooked rotini pasta tossed in a rich and spicy tomato sauce, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

Our recipe offers two variations to cater to different spice preferences. For those who enjoy a milder heat, the classic tomato sauce provides a delightful balance of tangy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of sweetness. For those who crave a more fiery experience, the spicy tomato sauce ignites the palate with a vibrant blend of chili peppers, garlic, and a touch of cayenne pepper, creating a satisfying warmth that lingers.

Both variations are incredibly versatile, allowing for customization with your favorite ingredients. Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for a savory touch, or incorporate sautéed vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for a colorful and nutritious meal. Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta, such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni, to create unique and satisfying variations.

Whether you're hosting a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering, this rotini with spicy tomato sauce will undoubtedly impress your guests. Its vibrant appearance and irresistible aroma will captivate their senses, while the delectable flavors will leave them craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-PAN ROTINI WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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I like to make one-pan recipes and this one was proclaimed a winner by my family. Bonus: It's also easy to clean up. Serve with crusty bread to dip into the sauce. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups beef stock
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-10 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add the stock and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add pasta and peas; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes. , Gradually stir in cream and cheese; heat through (do not allow to boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ROTINI WITH SPICY MEAT SAUCE



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Diced tomatoes with green chiles add heat to ordinary pasta sauce. The delicious dinner goes from stovetop to tabletop in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, sliced, slices quartered (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onions over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Return to skillet.
  • Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ROTINI & SPICY CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Put together a simple dinner entrée with this quick Rotini & Spicy Chicken in Tomato Sauce! This recipe includes rotini, crushed red pepper & cream cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Blend tomato sauce and cream cheese in blender until smooth.
  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 8 min. or until chicken is evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce mixture and all remaining ingredients except parsley; stir. Simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

ROTINI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe is pretty versatile. You can switch anything here with whatever you have in your fridge. That's kinda what I did and here's what I came up with! It's a good recipe when you don't want to waste some left over meat/chicken from the fridge or even from the night before.

Provided by Chef SirLazyLot

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

13 ounces rotini pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (13 ounce) can tomatoes
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive, pitted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
100 g meat (leftovers is fine) or 100 g chicken (leftovers is fine)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook until al dente and drain the pasta.
  • In large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add in the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add in the tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, olives and hot sauce. Stir continuously.
  • Add in the salt, sugar, dried italian herbs, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes and meat/chicken. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Put in all the pasta in the skillet together with the sauce.
  • Stir them together over low heat.
  • Serve hot and sprinkle the finely chopped parsley as garnishing.
  • Eat up and enjoy!

CHORIZO TOMATO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, chorizo, onion, ground beef, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
4 oz chorizo, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
3 cups tomato sauce
1 ¼ cups rotini pasta
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chorizo until slightly crispy.
  • Add the onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add the beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until no pink is showing.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, and cook until sauce thickens.
  • Add the pasta, parmesan, and basil, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 65 grams, Sugar 10 grams

TOMATO SAUCE WITH ROTINI



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds ripe tomatoes
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped, fresh oregano leaves or 4 teaspoons dried leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
8 cloves garlic
1 1/3 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
2/3 cup good-quality olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds rotini or other spiral macaroni
2 cups finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into large chunks; remove seeds. Put one-fourth of the tomatoes, oregano, parsley, garlic, basil, olive oil and black pepper in food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside and repeat until all ingredients are used; combine and either set aside or refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente in one or two pots of boiling water. Drain and serve while piping hot, with sauce either at room temperature or cold.
  • Pass the cheese around.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 960, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 141 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

ROTINI WITH SPICY MEAT SAUCE



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Make and share this Rotini With Spicy Meat Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz.)
1 lb lean ground beef
3 medium stalk celery, chopped (1 1/2 c.)
2 medium onions, chopped (1 c.)
1 small zucchini, sliced slices quartered (1 cup)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, celery, and onions over med-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is thoroughly cooked; drain and return to skilet.
  • Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Heat to boiling; decrease heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 63.9, Sodium 1132.7, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 28.3

ROTINI & SPICY CHICKEN IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Rotini & Spicy Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-2710

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
You will need to cook 2-1/2 cups, or 1/2 lb., rotini pasta to get the 4 cups cooked pasta.

Steps:

  • 1) BLEND tomato sauce and cream cheese in blender until smooth. Set aside. 2) HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 8 min. or until chicken is evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce mixture and all remaining ingredients except parsley; stir. Simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. 3) STIR in parsley.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the sauce. This will give it the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat to the sauce. A little bit of chili pepper or red pepper flakes can really liven it up.
  • If you don't have any fresh basil, you can use dried basil instead. Just use about half the amount.
  • Serve the rotini with a side of grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a nice salty flavor to the dish.
  • Leftover rotini with spicy tomato sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Rotini with spicy tomato sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. The sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy, and the rotini is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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