Linguine with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes
A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring linguine tossed in homemade pesto and topped with fresh cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Pine nuts - 1/4 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Basil leaves - 2 cups
- Linguine - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the pesto is smooth.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the pesto until well coated.
- Top the pasta with the cherry tomatoes and serve.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 75g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g