Pesto Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes: Easy Gourmet Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for pesto pasta topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, perfect for a gourmet comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with pesto and roasted tomatoes. Toss to combine.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Easy Recipes, Gourmet Comfort Food