Pasta with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Darling, pasta with pesto and cherry tomatoes is basically your weeknight glow-up—fast, fabulous, and ready before you finish scrolling Instagram.
We’re talking vibrant basil pesto twirling around pasta, while juicy cherry tomatoes burst like tiny flavor confetti across your plate.
It’s fresh, sassy, and effortlessly chic—like throwing on red lipstick and pretending you planned dinner all along.
Forget stress; this recipe brings bold color, big flavor, and zero drama into your kitchen.
So grab your pot, toss in the magic, and let pesto prove carbs and glamour belong together.
Pasta with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
A bright vegan pasta with dairy-free pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes—fresh, simple, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta spaghetti, penne, or fusilli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked 20 minutes in hot water
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Blend basil, cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper into a creamy pesto.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened and juicy.
- Toss pasta with pesto and sautéed cherry tomatoes.
- Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or chili flakes if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 24%
- Vitamin A: 28%
- Iron: 15%
- Folate: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Swap cashews with sunflower seeds for a nut-free pesto.
- Roast cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.
- Whole-grain pasta makes this heartier.
- Perfect served warm or cold as a chic pasta salad.
