Easy Fusilli with Basic Tomato Sauce

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This easy fusilli with basic tomato sauce recipe is a quick and simple dish that will satisfy your cravings for a delicious pasta meal. Made with just a few ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of perfectly cooked fusilli pasta and a flavorful tomato sauce creates a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With its minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is a go-to for any pasta lover.

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Easy fusilli with basic tomato sauce recipe details

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Let this quick-cooking, vegetarian tomato sauce coil around your spiral pasta.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry fusilli pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks. Keep heating it until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
4. For the fusilli, a good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
5. When the fusilli is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!