Name: Two-Cheese Fusilli with Marinated Tomatoes
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli; 1 cup finely diced fontina cheese; 0.5 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Two-Cheese Fusilli with Marinated Tomatoes

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In this healthy vegetarian pasta recipe, using the tastiest possible ingredients is key. That's why we opt for the richer flavor of whole-milk ricotta over part-skim. Pair with a big green salad and a bottle of chilled rosé for a summer meal on the deck.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on June 8, 2018

Two-Cheese Fusilli with Marinated Tomatoes

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Egg Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free High Calcium Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

4 cups chopped tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli
1 cup finely diced fontina cheese
½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Put a large pot of water on to boil.
Combine tomatoes, vinegar, garlic and salt in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. Immediately return the pasta to the pot. Add fontina and the reserved cooking liquid; stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Fold in ricotta. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual pasta bowls.
Using a slotted spoon, spoon the marinated tomatoes over the pasta. (Discard the marinating liquid.) Drizzle with oil and top with basil and a generous grinding of pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

500	Calories
25g	Fat
52g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup pasta with 3/4 cup tomatoes
Calories 500
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Vitamin A 2079IU	42%
Vitamin C 26mg	28%
Folate 67mcg	17%
Sodium 377mg	16%
Calcium 294mg	23%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 111mg	27%
Potassium 619mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.