Quick Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This Quick Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is a vibrant, flavorful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. The fresh basil pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes create a deliciously satisfying meal that requires minimal cleanup.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth to make the pesto.
- 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 4. Drain the pasta and reserve a bit of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes and stir in the pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
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