Easy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes & Parmesan
A quick meal made with delicate pasta, vibrant pesto, sweet roasted tomatoes, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. It’s light, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. It'll become your favorite angel hair pasta recipe when you’re craving something fresh and comforting!
4 people
Ingredients
- 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta
- 1 ½ cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Parsley Pesto
- 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- On a baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 10–15 minutes, or until they're soft, blistered, and slightly caramelized.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Cook angel hair pasta al dente according to the package directions (about 4-5 minutes). Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Back into the same pot, toss hot pasta with the parsley pesto. Slowly add the reserved pasta water, stirring until the pesto evenly coats the pasta and becomes silky.
- Gently fold in the roasted tomatoes.
- Serve immediately topped with grated parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use any pesto you love, but the bright flavor of parsley pesto pairs especially well with roasted tomatoes.
- Don't skip the pasta water, it’s the secret to getting that luscious, restaurant worthy texture in your sauce.
- Start with a little pasta water and add more as needed. If the pasta looks too dry, a splash more of the reserved water will help bring everything together.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp on top for extra protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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