Easy Fusilli with Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil <br>- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped <br>- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained <br>- 14 ounces fusilli (spiral) pasta <br>- salt and pepper to taste <br>- 3 tablespoons pesto <br>- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese <br>- 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves for garnish <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes, then add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. <br>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. <br>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. <br>

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

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.

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