For those who like pesto but also love tomato sauce, try this recipe. Quick to prepare and very good, too! Try serving with breadsticks.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 jar tomato basil pasta sauce , 26 ounce
- salt to taste
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
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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.)
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3
Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
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