ZITI WITH TOMATO-PESTO SAUCE

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For those who like pesto but also love tomato sauce, try this recipe. Quick to prepare and very good, too! Try serving with breadsticks.

Provided by Risa G

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces ziti pasta
2 tablespoons pesto
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
salt to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the pesto and basil tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, and season with salt to taste. (You can also heat the sauce in a covered microwave-safe bowl: cook on high for one minute.)
  • Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 642.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Kadir Abdusamad
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This dish was delicious! The pesto sauce was especially flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shz Ktn
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Regan opj
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.


Jazmine Robinson
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors all worked well together.


Durga Thapa
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler dishes.


Sherry Hybarger
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! It's a great recipe for a casual dinner party.


Syedshoaib Syedshoaib
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This dish was delicious! I especially loved the combination of the tomato and pesto sauces.


Matty B (M-16)
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend thinning it out with some water or milk.


S N KHAn
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


alafah Mukisa
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I love this recipe! The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the ziti is cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Peezzy Bee
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The pesto sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this dish again.


M.Aachar junejo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pesto sauce. This is a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


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