Pesto Pasta & Cherry Tomatoes
72 reviewsHow can you beat the deliciousness of a good homemade pasta dish with pesto?
Ingredients
Utensils
Stovetop, Blender, Pot (small), Colander, Frying pan
recipe
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes in boiling salted water. Before draining the pasta, keep a small ladle of cooking water aside for each serving.
Step 2
Meanwhile, make the pesto. In the bowl of a blender, add the pine nuts, basil leaves, peeled garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Blend until you obtain a smooth pesto.
Step 3
Cook the cherry tomatoes in a hot pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 3 minutes on high heat. Cover the pan and continue cooking for 3 minutes on low heat.
Step 4
Add the pasta, the reserved cooking water, the pesto and mix everything together. Let cook for 1 minute on low heat.
Step 5
Serve in plates, add the mozzarella on top, add a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with basil leaves if you have any left, salt and pepper, and it's ready!
Personal notes
Add your own flavor!
Nutrition facts
Average estimated amount for one serving
| Energy | 899 cal. |
| Fat | 55 g |
| Carbohydrates | 79 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.
On average, one serving of the recipe "Pesto Pasta & Cherry Tomatoes" contains 899 Energy, 55 g of Fat, 79 g of Carbohydrates, 24 g of Protein, 6 g of Fiber.
Price per portion
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