Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce recipe

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
14 ounces fusilli (spiral) pasta
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves for garnish

Nutrition Info

360.2 calories
carbohydrate: 50.8 g
cholesterol: 4.7 mg
fat: 12.5 g
fiber: 3 g
protein: 11.7 g
saturatedFat: 2.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 207.6 mg
sugar: 3.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes, then add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and return to pot.

  3. Season tomato sauce with salt and pepper, stir in pesto. Pour sauce over hot cooked pasta and mix well. Sprinkle with cheese, garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

Spiral pasta tossed with a super easy tomato sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil. A lovely, simple dish. This is so easy and really yummy!

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