Description
A simple and quick pasta dish featuring fresh pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, pesto, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream.
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pesto pasta, cherry tomatoes, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe