Quick Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 200 grams Pasta (Fusilli or Penne)
• 4 tablespoons Basil Pesto
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese(optional)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and slightly blister.

4. 4

   Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

5. 5

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes.

6. 6

   Stir in the basil pesto and the reserved pasta water, tossing everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.