Fusilli Pasta with Easy Tomato and Pesto Sauce

This fusilli pasta recipe combines your favorite tangy tomato pasta sauce with sweet, herby pesto. If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish loaded with flavor, look no further.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1-pound) bag DeLallo Fusilli Col Buco
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.
• 1 (6-ounce) jar DeLallo Simply Pesto® Traditional Basil Sauce
• 1 teaspoon DeLallo Sea Salt Grinder
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 basil leaves, torn

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil on a medium setting. Add chopped onion and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly until tender.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and pesto to combine. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
5. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta and torn basil leaves and serve.