Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
A simple and delicious pasta dish with homemade pesto sauce and roasted cherry tomatoes.
10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
1 pound pasta
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
Step 2
2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
Step 3
3. Toss the tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, until they are slightly caramelized.
Step 4
4. While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Step 5
5. In a food processor, combine the basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 6
6. Drain the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Step 7
7. Toss the pasta with the pesto sauce and reserved cooking water until the pasta is well coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8
8. Serve the pasta with the roasted cherry tomatoes on top.