Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Very Healthy
Health score
56%
Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Sauce

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Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Sauce: A Healthy and Delicious Side Dish!

Looking for a tasty and nutritious side dish to complement your main meal? Look no further than this Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Sauce! With a recipe health score of 56, this dish is very healthy and perfect for those watching their waistline or leading a busy lifestyle. Not only is it flavorful and satisfying, but it's also ready in just 45 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for any occasion.

This recipe serves four people and comes in at a reasonable 362 calories per serving. The caloric breakdown features a balanced mix of macronutrients: 14.2% protein, 25.3% fat, and 60.5% carbohydrates. The star of this dish is undoubtedly the fresh, vibrant tomatoes, which are roasted to perfection and then combined with garlic, basil, and a hint of thyme to create a mouth-watering sauce.

To prepare this delightful side, you'll need a frying pan, oven, and roasting pan. Once you've gathered your equipment, simply follow the step-by-step instructions to create a delectable Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Sauce that's sure to impress your friends and family. For an added touch of elegance, sprinkle grated fresh Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with basil sprigs if desired.

Don't miss out on this delicious and healthy side dish – give Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Sauce a try at your next meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin divided
  • 2.5 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • 2.5 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • 3.5 cups rotini pasta hot cooked uncooked ( 8 ounces pasta)
  •  garlic chopped
  •  garlic crushed
  • ounce parmesan fresh grated
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • 3.5 pounds tomatoes cored seeded cut in half crosswise, and
  • teaspoon frangelico dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Brush a jelly roll pan or shallow roasting pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer, cut sides down, in pan. Arrange crushed garlic around tomatoes; sprinkle tomatoes with thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes; drain juices from pan.
  4. Bake an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Remove tomatoes from pan; cool slightly. Discard juice and crushed garlic. Peel and coarsely chop tomatoes.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Add chopped garlic, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Add chopped tomatoes and basil, and cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  9. Add pasta, and toss to coat.
  10. Sprinkle with cheese; garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories362kcal
Protein14.2%
Fat25.3%
Carbs60.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.75
Glycemic Load
20.26
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
24.017826084857%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
2.7mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.58mg
Quercetin
2.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:362.35kcal
18.12%
Fat:10.46g
16.09%
Saturated Fat:2.39g
14.95%
Carbohydrates:56.26g
18.75%
Net Carbohydrates:49.66g
18.06%
Sugar:11.94g
13.27%
Cholesterol:4.82mg
1.61%
Sodium:573.46mg
24.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.2g
26.41%
Vitamin A:3494.37IU
69.89%
Vitamin C:55.99mg
67.87%
Manganese:1.04mg
52.19%
Selenium:35.32µg
50.46%
Vitamin K:46.38µg
44.18%
Potassium:1088.47mg
31.1%
Fiber:6.59g
26.37%
Phosphorus:251mg
25.1%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.46%
Vitamin E:3.25mg
21.66%
Copper:0.41mg
20.55%
Magnesium:77.36mg
19.34%
Folate:71.31µg
17.83%
Vitamin B3:3.32mg
16.6%
Calcium:146.74mg
14.67%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.69%
Iron:2.01mg
11.17%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.17%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.04%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.41%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes