Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes: A Delightfully Easy Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes that you can prepare quickly for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pesto, and roasted tomatoes. Mix well.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Feel free to use any type of pasta you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Easy Recipe, Quick Dinner