Warm Fusilli with Tomatoes and Watercress Recipe

Name: Warm Fusilli with Tomatoes and Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Italian frying pepper or 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 jalapenohalved, seeded and minced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Pinch of dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 pounds of mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes, such as pear tomatoes and red currant tomatoes, halved; Heaping 1/4 cup Calamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon (tightly packed) torn mint leaves; 1 tablespoon (tightly packed) torn basil leaves; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound fusilli; 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, plus more for serving; 1 large bunch watercress, large stems discarded

Servings: persons

1 Italian frying pepper or 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapenohalved, seeded and minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds of mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes, such as pear tomatoes and red currant tomatoes, halved
Heaping 1/4 cup Calamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon (tightly packed) torn mint leaves
1 tablespoon (tightly packed) torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fusilli
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, plus more for serving
1 large bunch watercress, large stems discarded

1
In a large serving bowl, combine the frying pepper, red onion, jalapeno, garlic, lemon juice and oregano.
2
Season with salt and pepper and let stand for 10 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes, olives, mint, basil and oil.
4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
5
Add salt, then add the fusilli and cook until al dente; drain.
6
Add the fusilli to the sauce along with the Asiago and watercress.
7
Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Italian frying pepper or 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped, 1/2 red onion, finely chopped, 1/2 jalapenohalved, seeded and minced, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Warm Fusilli with Tomatoes and Watercress falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Warm Fusilli with Tomatoes and Watercress

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