Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish combining roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil pesto, perfect for any weeknight or gathering.
Ingredients
- Pasta (such as spaghetti or fusilli)
- Fresh basil pesto
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cherry tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper before spreading them on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until they are beautifully caramelized.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta, roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil pesto in a large bowl. Toss until everything is well-coated.
- Plate the pasta mixture and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Notes
For a vegan twist, use a vegan pesto. You can also add nuts or other vegetables for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg