Single Serving Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Indulge in a delightful Italian main dish featuring al dente pasta tossed in a vibrant homemade basil pesto, complemented by sweet cherry tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a solo dinner, delivering fresh flavors in every bite.

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. 2. In a blender, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the pesto. 3. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of the cooking water. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm pasta with the pesto, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. 5. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes. 6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.

100g spaghetti 1/4 cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to taste 100g cherry tomatoes, halved Extra basil leaves for garnish