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pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes

Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes: 5 Bold Flavor Hacks


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious pesto pasta dish featuring fresh cherry tomatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g pasta
  • 100g pesto
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 30g grated parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with cherry tomatoes.
  6. Mix in the pesto and stir until well combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve with grated parmesan on top.

Notes

  • Use fresh pasta for a quicker cook time.
  • Adjust pesto quantity based on your taste.
  • Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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