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Easy Fusili 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!"
Easy Fusili with Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 14 ounces fusili (spiral) pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves for garnish

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2004 by DeafDogLover 
I enjoyed this recipe and plan on adding it to my regular rotation. I followed the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2006 by Suzanne 
I loved how easy and delicious this dish was. I did make some modifications though, which I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by vanessajbaca 
Very good recipe! Definitely add salt. I added a splash of red wine and some Italian spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2002 by TRIPLE_LATTE 
Excellent recipe... I used garlic-flavoured tomatoes and it was still a tad bland. Would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by Elisabeth 
This is a very good dish I will make again! Modifications: I used long fusili and topped the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by rubykayee 
easy to make. added sausages and fresh tomatoes. delicious. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2003 by ASUTTLES 
I was very impressed with how this recipe turned out. I guess by some interpretations it may... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by Jackie J 
Appreciated how easy it was. I would double the amount of sauce for the noodles though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by iloveonions 
Very nice! I used a sun-dried tomato pesto, added more garlic, salt, pepper, and dried basil,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by JENNYLYN1 
This was good for a quick weeknight meal that tasted fresh and was easy and enjoyed by... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Easy Fusili with Tomato Pesto Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 360

  • Total Fat: 12.5g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
  • Sodium: 208mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 11.7g

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