Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce Recipe). For those who like pesto but also love tomato sauce, try this recipe. Quick to prepare and very good, too! Try serving with breadsticks.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces ziti pasta

2 tablespoons pesto

1 (26 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce

salt to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook until al dente about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

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.)

Step 3

Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 367.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 59.1g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 12.3g

Fat: 8.4g 13%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 10mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 640.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 2.8mg 5%

Folate: 150.4mcg 38%

Calcium: 149.1mg 15%

Iron: 3mg 16%

Magnesium: 60.3mg 22%

Potassium: 531.8mg 15%

Sodium: 642.4mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 75.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.