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5-Ingredient Pesto Pasta
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5-Ingredient Pesto Pasta

By Tasty40 min🍽 4 servings

This 5-ingredient pesto pasta is a simple yet satisfying meal that can be whipped up in no time. With just pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts, this dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. 2

    Separate the head of broccoli into individual florets, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, until tender.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente, then drain, saving some of the pasta water.

  4. 4

    Place the pasta back in the pot with about 50ml (¼ cup) of the pasta water.

  5. 5

    On a low heat, add the sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, pesto, and Parmesan and stir until combined and the cheese has melted.

  6. 6

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (8)

  • 1 head broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 350 grams rigatoni
  • 100 grams sun-dried tomatoes
  • 150 grams fresh pesto
  • 50 grams grated parmesan