Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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! 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 |
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.
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