Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes
A quick and flavorful pesto pasta dish that combines fresh cherry tomatoes and aromatic pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- Pesto sauce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and sauté until they start to soften.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and pesto sauce until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat with a splash of water or olive oil to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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