Simple and Delicious Tomato Fusilli Pasta
Simple and Delicious Tomato Fusilli Pasta
A Wonderful Solo Meal at Home: Easy Tomato Fusilli Pasta Recipe
Are you pondering over a special solo meal for yourself today? We introduce Tomato Fusilli Pasta, a delightful combination of refreshing tomato sauce and chewy fusilli that everyone loves. This is a recipe I’ve wanted to make for months but kept putting off due to busy schedules, and I’m finally sharing it! It’s a recipe that sticks to the basics, making it easy for anyone to create a delicious meal without complex ingredients. Enjoy a wonderful solo dining experience anytime, not just on special occasions! Let’s get started with this Tomato Fusilli Pasta right away!
Basic Ingredients- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 3 strips flavorful bacon
- 5 sweet cherry tomatoes
- 5 aromatic black olives
- 100g cooked fusilli pasta
- 1 Tbsp salt (for seasoning)
- A pinch of black pepper
- A pinch of dried parsley (for garnish)
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup rich tomato sauce
- 2/3 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil in a pot for cooking the fusilli pasta over high heat.
Step 2
Thinly slice 3 cloves of fresh garlic into about 0.3cm thick rounds. This will help infuse the pasta with a lovely garlic aroma.
Step 3
Cut the aromatic black olives in half. These will add a briny, savory element to the pasta.
Step 4
Halve the fresh cherry tomatoes as well. They will release more sweetness as they cook.
Step 5
Slice the flavorful bacon into 2cm pieces. Cutting them to this size ensures they cook nicely and provide a pleasant texture.
Step 6
Once the water is at a rolling boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and stir until dissolved. Add 100g of fusilli pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, or 1 minute less than the package instructions. (Reserve about 2/3 cup of the pasta water before draining.)
Step 7
Drain the cooked fusilli, then immediately toss it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This prevents the pasta from sticking together and gives it a nice sheen.
Step 8
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. The aroma should be subtle and pleasant.
Step 9
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the sliced bacon and cook until it’s nicely browned and has rendered some of its fat. This will build a rich flavor base.
Step 10
When the bacon is cooked to your liking, pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and 2/3 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir well, add a pinch of black pepper, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 11
As the tomato sauce begins to bubble, add the cooked fusilli, halved black olives, and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Stir everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Step 12
Continue to cook until the fusilli is well-coated, the cherry tomatoes are tender, and the sauce has reduced to a nice, slightly glossy consistency. Finish by sprinkling a pinch of dried parsley over the top. Your delicious Tomato Fusilli Pasta is now complete! Enjoy your meal!
