Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g pasta (fusilli, penne, or your choice); 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.33 cup pine nuts; 2 clove garlic; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; Salt and pepper

by @foodieease

Prep Time

15min

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

25min

Italian Lunch Dinner Main Course Vegetarian Nut-Free

A delicious and fresh pasta dish with homemade pesto and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

4 Servings

400g
pasta (fusilli, penne, or your choice)
1cup
fresh basil leaves
1/2cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1/3cup
pine nuts
2clove
garlic
1/2cup
olive oil
1cup
cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and pepper

How to make Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
In a food processor, blend the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic. Gradually add olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss the pasta with the pesto sauce. Add cherry tomatoes and mix well.
Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.

Tips & Tricks

For a creamier pesto, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or a bit more olive oil.
Toast the pine nuts for a richer flavor.

Recipe by

@foodieease

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