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

Sphelele Prince
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This was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Anna Sidlayi
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was very flavorful and the fusilli was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rohan Magar
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I loved this recipe. The sauce was so flavorful and the fusilli was cooked perfectly.


Abir Subas
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the fusilli was cooked perfectly.


Pubg New
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The sauce was very flavorful and the fusilli cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Connor Dawson
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was delicious and the fusilli was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


LoJaTh
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was very flavorful and the fusilli cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, such as bell peppers and mushrooms, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Thisara Deshan
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Yum! This pasta dish was delicious. The pesto sauce was flavorful and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness. The fusilli was cooked perfectly and the whole dish was very satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


FOLK BOY
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This dish was so easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the tangy tomato sauce and the creamy pesto. The fusilli was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Alex Grayson
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The tomato pesto sauce was amazing! I used fresh tomatoes and basil from my garden, and the flavors were so bright and delicious. The fusilli was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully. This is a great recipe for a quick and e


Godwin Udofia
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This fusilli with tomato pesto sauce was a total hit! The sauce was incredibly flavorful and vibrant, and the fusilli cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and the dish was incredibly easy to make. I will definitely b