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A vibrant bowl of pesto pasta garnished with fresh basil leaves

Pesto Pasta

This recipe provides a proven method to create a flavorful pesto pasta dish in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 grams pasta
  • 100 grams pesto
  • 200 grams cherry tomatoes halved
  • 50 grams Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and grate the Parmesan cheese.
  3. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a small amount of the pasta water.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, pesto, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and ensure the pasta is well coated.
  3. Stir in most of the grated Parmesan cheese, reserving some for garnish.
Serving
  1. Serve the pesto pasta immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast a handful of pine nuts and sprinkle them over the finished dish. Adjust the amount of pesto to your taste preference.