Name: Penne Pasta with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 1 cup basil pesto; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Penne Pasta with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Gypsy Weidner Modified: July 16, 2024

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How To Make Penne Pasta with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

Delicious Penne Pasta tossed in a flavorful basil pesto sauce and juicy cherry tomatoes for a burst of freshness in every bite.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
1 cup basil pesto
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 607kcal
Total Fat : 29g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 12mg
Sodium : 636mg
Total Carbohydrates : 71g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 18g

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