Looking for a quick and easy pasta dish that's packed with flavor? Try this tasty Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes recipe that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of pasta
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Once the pasta is done cooking, drain it and add it back to the pot.
- Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- To make this dish even more flavorful, try roasting the cherry tomatoes in the oven for a few minutes before adding them to the pasta.
- If you don't have pine nuts on hand, you can substitute them with walnuts or almonds.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
