Fusilli with Summer Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Fusilli with Summer Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper and puree. Add the basil and pulse just to mix.
  2. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fusilli until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce and the Parmesan cheese. Let sit for about 1 minute to allow the pasta to absorb some of the liquid. Serve with additional Parmesan.
  3. Fresh Tomatoes: We use plenty of canned tomatoes with pasta, but for this raw sauce, fresh, lusciously ripe specimens are essential. Take advantage of the abundant crop in August and September. If you live in an area with a farmers' market, or have a garden of your own, experiment with different types-red, yellow, orange, heirloom. Each of these has a unique flavor.
  4. Wine Recommendation: Look for a simple, slightly acidic red wine to pair with the acidity of the tomatoes. Chianti and Dolcetto, both from Italy, are good bets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 465.29 Kcal (1948 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.88g 23%
Cholesterol 9.48mg 3%
Sodium 937.15mg 39%
Potassium 565.61mg 12%
Total Carbs 67.72g 23%
Sugars 9.2g 37%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 23%
Protein 15.93g 32%
Vitamin C 32.7mg 55%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 187.7mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.86 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.02g 23%
Cholesterol 2.56mg 3%
Sodium 253.5mg 39%
Potassium 153mg 12%
Total Carbs 18.32g 23%
Sugars 2.49g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 23%
Protein 4.31g 32%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 55%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 50.8mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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