Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
A fresh and flavorful Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. It combines al dente pasta with aromatic basil pesto and juicy cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and blister.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the basil pesto.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the pesto and tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.
- Homemade pesto can enhance the flavor significantly.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pesto pasta, cherry tomato pasta, vegetarian pasta, Italian dinner, quick pasta recipe
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