20 Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta: Easy, Cozy Weeknight Comfort
Enjoy a quick and delicious weeknight meal with this 20 Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta. Perfect for busy evenings!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup store-bought pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften.
- Stir in cooked pasta and pesto, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables or protein for extra nutrition.
- Can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: 20 Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meals