Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes: Easy and Flavorful Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make pesto pasta topped with roasted tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until soft.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta with pesto and roasted tomatoes. Toss until well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic to the olive oil before roasting the tomatoes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Easy Recipes, Quick Meals