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.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ziti pasta

  • 2 tablespoons pesto

  • 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce

  • salt to taste

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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

  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.)

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

368 Calories
8g Fat
59g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 368
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 642mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 149mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 532mg 11%

* 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.