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Cherry Tomato Pesto Penne


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Cherry Tomato Pesto Penne


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3/4 cup your favorite prepared pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste


Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the penne according to package directions, or until it is cooked to al dente.
  2. Drain the penne in a colander, reserving some of the pasta’s cooking water in a small bowl below. Return the penne to its pot and stir in the pesto sauce and 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water.
  3. Add the pine nuts to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Transfer the penne to a serving platter, top with cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with the chopped basil and parmesan cheese to taste.

Notes

Nutrition Information: 375 calories, 10 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 67 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber, 8 g protein 

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1