Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 lb Penne or Fusilli Pasta
• 0.5 cup Basil Pesto
• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese(optional)
• to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to blister and soften.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic to the tomatoes and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

6. 6

   Add the cooked pasta and pesto to the skillet with the tomatoes.

7. 7

   Toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper, and serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.