“Cherry Tomato Pesto Pasta: A Quick, Flavorful Meal!”
A quick and flavorful meal featuring cherry tomatoes and pesto, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and sauté until they start to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the tomatoes.
- Stir in the basil pesto and mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg