Fusilli Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 cups of salted water to a boil.
Cook the Fusilli
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of fusilli pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, saving a cup of the pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
Add the Cherry Tomatoes
Add 2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
Add Basil and Cheese
Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil and 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Season and Serve
Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.