Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
Bowtie pasta tossed with fresh pesto and bright cherry tomatoes — done in under 15 minutes. Serve with a lemon wedge for a hit of acidity.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large pot, then add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Step 3
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and return to the pot.
Step 4
Stir in pesto and cherry tomatoes, adding pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce coats the pasta.
Step 5
Taste and season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- wooden spoon
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