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pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes

Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes: 5 Steps to Joyful Cooking


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and fresh pesto pasta dish with cherry tomatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g pasta
  • 100g pesto
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

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

Notes

  • Use fresh basil pesto for best flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of pesto to your preference.
  • Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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