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vibrant green pesto-coated penne studded with halved cherry tomatoes in a wide horizontal shot, served in a wide shallow bowl with shaved Parmesan and basil on a light linen tablecloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pesto Pasta

Pasta mixed with bright basil pesto and some Parmesan to complete the dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Drain the pasta and return it to the warm pot.
  3. Stir in the pesto and a splash of pasta water until the sauce loosens and coats every piece.
  4. Fold in the cherry tomatoes and Parmesan.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and serve warm.

Notes

A handful of toasted pine nuts adds a nice crunch.