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A vibrant bowl of pesto pasta garnished with fresh basil leaves

Pesto Pasta

This quick and delicious pesto pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal, delivering vibrant flavors in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 250 g pasta
  • 150 g pesto sauce
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the halved cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes, then stir in the pesto sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil.
  5. If the pasta seems too dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, toast some pine nuts and sprinkle them on top before serving.