ZITI WITH TOMATO-PESTO SAUCE

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For those who like pesto but also love tomato sauce, try this recipe. Quick to prepare and very good, too! Try serving with breadsticks.

Provided by Risa G

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces ziti pasta
2 tablespoons pesto
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
salt to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the pesto and basil tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, and season with salt to taste. (You can also heat the sauce in a covered microwave-safe bowl: cook on high for one minute.)
  • Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 642.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

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