Italian Pesto Pasta with Sweet Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Italian Pesto Pasta with Sweet Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Creamy homemade basil pesto tossed with al dente pasta and caramelized cherry tomatoes, creating a vibrant Italian dish ready in just 40 minutes.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander
  • Tongs
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340g) rigatoni or other pasta
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • ½ cup (60g) pine nuts or substitute with walnuts/cashews
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup (45g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (120ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 2 cups (250g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, optional

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