Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish coated in fresh basil pesto and topped with sweet, caramelized roasted tomatoes. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice, e.g., spaghetti, penne)
- Fresh basil pesto
- Tomatoes (cherry or grape)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the tomatoes by washing and slicing them in half. Arrange on a baking sheet with cut side up, drizzling olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes for about 20-25 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with roasted tomatoes and a generous heap of basil pesto, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust with more pesto, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on what you have in your pantry. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta, pesto, roasted tomatoes, vegetarian, Italian cooking