Ban Choon Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta

Name: Ban Choon Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mains
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; 1 clove Garlic; 340 g Penne Pasta; 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes; 3/4 jar Pesto; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper

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Level

easy

Cooking

30 min

Preparation

15 min

Ingredients

Servings

Fresh Basil Leaves	1 cup
Parmesan Cheese (grated)	¹⁄₃ cup
Olive Oil	1 tbsp
Garlic (minced)	1 clove
Penne Pasta	340 g
Cherry Tomatoes	2 cups
Pesto	³⁄₄ jar
Salt	¹⁄₂ tsp
Pepper	¹⁄₂ tsp

How to cook

For Pesto

Combine and blend basil leaves, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic

For Cherry Tomatoes

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the cherry tomatoes on a large sheet pan, drizzle and coat it with olive oil
Spread the cherry tomatoes into a single layer and season it with salt & pepper
Roast the cherry tomatoes for 20 minutes until soft and set aside

For Penne Pasta

Heat the penne in boiling water over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently until al dente.
Add in the pesto and cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes
Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese
Plate it and your dish is ready to serve!