Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce With Pesto
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
797 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce With Pesto
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Roasted cherry tomato pasta sauce is a refreshing no-fuss dish. Savory pesto and mozzarella add richness to this delicious weeknight pasta.
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Ingredients
For the pasta
- 10 oz linguine
- 3-4 lbs cherry tomatoes use more if you like extra sauce
- 2 red chili peppers
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
- dried oregano
- ⅓ teaspoon sugar optional
For the pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- ¼ cup pine nuts Can be toasted.
- 2 garlic clove
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
For serving
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese balls cut in half or quartered
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Instructions
Make the pesto
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth—taste and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Roast the tomatoes
- Heat the oven to 425°F /220 °C.Add tomatoes, chili pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar (optional), and dried oregano in an oven-proof pan. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.Roast tomatoes for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Make the sauce
- Take ⅔ of the cherry tomatoes and all the juices from the pan and add them to a blender.Squeeze out the garlic and remove the skin and most seeds from the chili peppers. Add all to the blender and pulse until smooth.Return smooth sauce to the pan with the reserved tomatoes and gently mix.
Serve
- Gently mix the pasta with the sauce and some halved mozzarella balls and stir. Drizzle with some of the pesto.
- Divide pasta among bowls and serve with more pesto for the table.
Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
797kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
35g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
1284mg
(37%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3068IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
140mg
(156%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 797 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 797kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1284mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3068IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 140mg | 156% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
42 reviews
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