Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
A vibrant and aromatic dish that combines the rich flavors of fresh pesto with sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt into a pesto.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl while still hot.
- Toss pasta with pesto, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Gently stir in cherry tomatoes and top with extra Parmesan, pine nuts, and fresh basil. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting the pine nuts before adding them to the pesto. Always use fresh basil and tomatoes for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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