EASY FUSILLI WITH TOMATO PESTO SAUCE

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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!

Provided by LYNN DOIRON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 207.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Ehiose Osagie
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


jaja mukyala
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Sham Alzoubi
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless meal.


Dent Doc
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


MD : Nazmul islam
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


zama hudz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a bunch of tomatoes in my garden, so this is a great way to use them up.


Lanhorn curcio
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Mukaram AbbasHERO
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I'm not a fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Boots James
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Naveed Brohi
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless meal.


Awais Ali jani
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Ewa Shulammite
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Mehran Rahim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a bunch of tomatoes in my garden, so this is a great way to use them up.


Naeem khan S jan
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Brenden Arnold
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Angelina C
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like spinach or zucchini, to make it even healthier.


Roozbeh Zarei
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This fusilli with tomato pesto sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.