Name: 20-Minute Penne Pesto with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pouch Ready Pasta Penne; 2 tablespoons Traditional Basil Pesto; 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 cup small mozzarella balls; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 fresh basil leaves, shredded; Pine nuts for garnish

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Quick Penne Pesto with Tomatoes

Aug 1, 2025
by Abigail Marquardt
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PREP TIME

4 mins
COOK TIME

1 mins
TOTAL TIME

5 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Embrace the simplicity of Italian flavors with this vibrant penne dish. Tender pasta mingles with aromatic basil pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, creating a symphony of textures and tastes that's ready in minutes.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pouch Ready Pasta Penne

2 tablespoons Traditional Basil Pesto

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

0.5 cup small mozzarella balls

Salt and pepper to taste

6 fresh basil leaves, shredded

Pine nuts for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

49 g
Cholesterol

24 mg
Fiber

5 g
Protein

18 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

406 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

14 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 mins

Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute. (1 minute)

02

Step

5 mins

Combine pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and toss. (5 minutes)

03

Step

2 mins

Top with basil and pine nuts. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan before adding them as a garnish.
If fresh mozzarella balls are unavailable, you can substitute with cubed mozzarella or bocconcini.
Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

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