Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Pasta Main Dish Recipes Fusilli with Green Sauce & Burst Cherry Tomatoes Be the first to rate & review! This vegetarian dinner is packed with flavor, thanks to a lemon-herb shallot sauce. The herbaceous green sauce uses plenty of fresh herbs, including cilantro, dill and parsley. Use any leftover sauce as a dressing for grain bowls and salads. By Pooja Makhijani Pooja Makhijani Instagram Website Pooja Makhijani is a writer and editor in New Jersey. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Real Simple, The Atlantic, WSJ.com, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly, ELLE, Bon Appétit, The Kitchn, BuzzFeed and Catapult, among others. Her essay, "The Path to an American Dream, Paved in Vienna Fingers," was named Notable in The Best American Food Writing 2019. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 16, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Martgaret Dickey Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Heart Healthy Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided 1 small shallot, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped, plus 6 cloves, sliced, divided ½ cup fresh cilantro ¼ cup fresh dill ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 2 pints cherry tomatoes ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Directions Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, combine 3/4 cup oil, shallot, chopped garlic, cilantro, dill, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to burst, about 10 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and the remaining sliced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and 2/3 cup of the sauce; toss to coat. (Reserve the remaining sauce for another use.) To make ahead Refrigerate sauce (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 535 Calories 33g Fat 52g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 535 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 52g 19% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 6g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 33g 42% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Vitamin A 1728IU 35% Vitamin C 29mg 32% Vitamin E 5mg 31% Folate 30mcg 8% Vitamin K 57mcg 48% Sodium 359mg 16% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 22mg 5% Potassium 652mg 14% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved