Quick Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
70% автентично · Italian-inspired
A simplified and faster version of pesto pasta, using store-bought pesto and adding fresh cherry tomatoes for color and a burst of flavor.
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Съставки
- Spaghetti400g
- Store-bought basil pesto200g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved250g
- Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)pinch
Стъпки
- 1
Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, place the store-bought pesto in a large bowl.
- 3
Drain the pasta and add it directly to the bowl with the pesto. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
- 4
Toss everything together well. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and help it coat the pasta.
- 5
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste. Serve immediately.
