Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Enjoy the delightful combination of fresh basil, al dente pasta, and juicy cherry tomatoes in this vibrant pesto pasta dish. This recipe brings together the robust flavors of basil pesto with the sweet, tart burst of cherry tomatoes, topped with toasted pine nuts for a satisfying crunch. Suitable for a quick dinner or a casual meal, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that caters to both vegans and vegetarians.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cooked spaghetti and basil pesto to the skillet. Incorporate a small amount of the reserved pasta water to help distribute the pesto evenly throughout the pasta.
4. Toss the pasta until all ingredients are well combined and the pasta is evenly coated with pesto. Adjust the consistency with more pasta water if necessary.
5. Garnish with toasted pine nuts just before serving.

Keywords: Dinner, Vegan, Pesto, Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Italian

Spice Rack: Salt, Pepper

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