Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe

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

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 360.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 50.8g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 12.5g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 4.7mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 712.7IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 132.6mcg 33%

Calcium: 122.8mg 12%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 36.7mg 13%

Potassium: 239.9mg 7%

Sodium: 207.6mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 112.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.