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Fusilli Pasta With Tomato

Easy Fusilli Pasta with Tomato

Quick and easy fusilli pasta with fresh tomato sauce, garlic, basil, and Parmesan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fusilli pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and simmer for 8–10 minutes. Add cooked fusilli to the skillet and toss with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Stir in basil and Parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor. Add pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency.