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