Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir in pesto and Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Garnish with pine nuts, additional Parmesan, and fresh basil if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use high-quality pesto for best flavor.
- Adjust pesto amount for creaminess preference.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling, sautéing, tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg