Description
Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for busy teachers. With its fresh flavors and quick preparation, this meal transforms chaotic lunch breaks into delightful mini celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm pasta with basil pesto, ensuring every noodle is coated.
- Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes to infuse their juices into the pasta.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything together until well combined.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted slightly.
- Serve immediately or pack into containers for an on-the-go meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg