Single Serving Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Indulge in a delightful Italian main dish featuring al dente pasta tossed in a vibrant homemade basil pesto, complemented by sweet cherry tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a solo dinner, delivering fresh flavors in every bite.

Main Dish Italian
easy 20 min 550 cal
Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. 2. In a blender, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the pesto. 3. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of the cooking water. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm pasta with the pesto, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. 5. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes. 6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.

Ingredients

100g spaghetti 1/4 cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to taste 100g cherry tomatoes, halved Extra basil leaves for garnish

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