Pesto and Tomato Angel Hair Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Pesto and Tomato Angel Hair Pasta recipe! Featuring delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a silky basil pesto sauce, this dish is packed with fresh, summery flavors thanks to juicy, sautéed cherry tomatoes and fragrant garlic. A perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, this 20-minute recipe is finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for a gourmet touch. Whether you're craving quick comfort food or a light, elegant meal, this easy pasta recipe is sure to impress. Keywords: pesto pasta, angel hair pasta recipe, quick dinner ideas, fresh basil, cherry tomato pasta.
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 0.5 cup pesto sauce
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 3-4 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the tomatoes and garlic mixture.
Stir in the pesto sauce, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
