Penne Rigate with Pesto Genovese and cherry tomatoes

Penne Rigate with Pesto Genovese and cherry tomatoes
Cook time is 15minutes
Total time is 15minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

8 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
  • 340grams Barilla Penne Rigate
  • 190grams Barilla Pesto Genovese
  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1teaspoons basil (to serve)
  • pinch salt (to serve)
  • 1teaspoons sugar (to serve)
  • pinch rock salt (for pasta water)

Nutrition per serving

2650 Kilojoules or 635 Calories
30% of daily energy intake*
Protein
13.8grams
Fat
32.5grams
Carbs
68.8grams
Sugars
9.0grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Halve the tomatoes and cook in a pan with basil, a pinch of salt and olive oil.

Step 2 of 4

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the Penne according to the instructions on the pack. Once cooked al dente, drain and set aside some pasta water.

Step 3 of 4

Toss the pasta in a pan together with some of the reserved cooking water, to emulsify the sauce.

Step 4 of 4

Serve with fresh basil.

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