Penne pesto pasta and tomatoes for dinner is an amazing and aromatic dish with Italian notes. Pesto sauce is a well-known sauce in Italian cuisine. It can be made from scratch or bought ready-made.
Thoroughly wash the tomatoes, cut them into wedges. If using cherry tomatoes, you can cut them in half. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a baking dish and spread it on the bottom. Peel and cut the garlic into 2-3 pieces lengthwise, depending on the thickness of the clove. Place the tomatoes and garlic in the baking dish. Put it in a preheated oven and cook at a temperature of 200 ℃ for about 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces and the variety of tomatoes. They should become soft.
3 pcs tomato, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. It is very important not to overcook them, so they remain slightly firm. When the penne is ready, drain the water from the pot.
150 g pasta, salt
Add the pesto sauce to the penne and mix. Adjust the amount of sauce to your liking.
1 tbsp pesto sauce
Transfer the hot tomatoes to the pot. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil from the baking dish. Gently mix to preserve the shape of the tomato pieces.
Place the pasta on a plate. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
50 g cheese
Pasta with tomatoes and pesto sauce is ready. Enjoy your meal!