This recipe focuses on a delicious pasta packet meal that showcases the best of simple pasta dishes, using just four ingredients to create a tasty and versatile dish.
Ingredients
Scale:
200 grams Pasta (penne or spaghetti, whole wheat or gluten-free)
200 grams Cherry Tomatoes, halved
100 grams Basil Pesto
50 grams Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
Instructions
Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large pan, add the halved cherry tomatoes and a splash of olive oil if desired. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and blister.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the pan with the tomatoes. Stir in the basil pesto, ensuring that each piece of pasta is evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Toss gently to combine.
