Pasta Pomodoro

My sister is always talking up the recipe book her kids elementary school put together, saying how awesome the recipes are. This weekend she was handing out copies of the famed book so I snatched one up! Yesterday was the first chance I had to sample a recipe, let me tell you, I was not disappointed!

Pasta Pomodoro
Adapted from "A Taste of Northridge"

1-12 oz. pkg. rotini pasta noodles
1/4 C. extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 C. diced tomatoes
2 T. basil pesto
1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
3/4 C. chicken broth
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Add pasta to 2 quarts boiling water. Cook pasta for 7 minutes, until al dente. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, pesto, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and saute for 4 minutes. Add chicken broth to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain pasta and add to skillet stirring well. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.