Pasta with Tomato sauce Recipes

Serves 6

Ingredients Prepared:

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

How to Cook:

Make Sauce

In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and saute garlic for 2 minutes, add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cooking Pasta

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 (tender) drain and return to pot.

Toss Pasta and Sauce

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.