Rosemary Pesto Pasta
A quick and delicious pasta dish infused with the flavors of fresh rosemary.
15
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
30
Total Time (min)
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 200g pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
pastarosemarypesto
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
3
In a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until softened.
4
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and pour in the rosemary pesto sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta and tomatoes with the sauce.
5
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is heated through.
6
Serve hot and enjoy!