Quick Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
70% authentic · Italian-American
A simplified and faster version of pesto pasta, perfect for weeknights. Uses store-bought pesto and adds fresh cherry tomatoes for color and a burst of sweetness.
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Ingredients
- Penne pasta400g
- Store-bought basil pesto200g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved250g
- Parmesan cheese, grated50g
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Waterfor boiling pasta
Steps
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- 5
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the store-bought pesto and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 6
Toss well to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan.
