Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes: Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meal
A quick and flavorful dish that combines pesto and roasted tomatoes for a perfect weeknight meal.
- 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 your choice
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss the cooked pasta with pesto until well coated.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and mix gently.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pesto pasta, roasted tomatoes, weeknight meal, easy recipe