Easy Fusilli With Tomato Pesto Sauce
- 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
- 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.
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, fusilli, salt, pesto, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24268/easy-fusilli-with-tomato-pesto-sauce/ (may not work)