Cheesy Pesto and Tomato Pasta: A creamy, cheesy pasta made with homemade basil pesto and tossed with garden-fresh tomatoes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Last year my husband and I tried to start a patio garden and within a few weeks, everything died. This year I asked one of my friends who had an amazing garden last year for a few tips, and oh boy did it make a difference! We have beautiful flowers, basil, and two types of hybrid tomatoes. And when our basil plant started producing like crazy, plus our tomato plant started producing beautiful red tomatoes, I knew it was time to create my own recipe. I decided to go with a spin-off of the Noodles and Co. Pesto Cavatappi, because it is delicious and I wanted it at home. It turned out AMAZING, and because there are no pine nuts in the pesto, it is okay for people allergic to nuts (like me)!
Let me just tell you, this recipe is amazing. It is creamy and cheesy and full of fresh garden goodness. I have made it several times since coming up with it about a month ago, and I’m sure you will fall in love with it, too! Plus my basil plant just keeps putting out a ton of leaves, and I need to use them somehow!
This dish is delicious at lunch or dinner, and the leftovers taste good, too! That is, of course, if you have any!
Cheesy Pesto and Tomato Pasta: A creamy, cheesy pasta made with homemade basil pesto and tossed with garden-fresh tomatoes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Cheesy Pesto and Tomato Pasta
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I seriously hope that you get to try this recipe, especially with basil and tomatoes from your own garden. I don’t know why, but it just tastes better when you eat it knowing you grew part of it!
So really, I beg you to try this recipe. You will not be sorry!
Britni says
Okay how are you seriously out of bed cooking anything? You amaze me, and this look delicious!
Margaret says
Looks delicious! Pinning.
Chelsea says
Thanks! I actually feel way better this time than when I did after Little J was born, so that's been awesome. Plus, I love to cook and I can't sit still!
Chelsea says
Thanks! It really is yummy!
Kersten Lindhardt says
Oh my goodness. This is EXACTLY the sort of recipe my husband loves! Thanks!
Amanda R says
This looks so good! I love finding easy to make meals that makes my hubby think I was cooking ALL day! Lol!
Pinning to make later!
Chelsea says
Thanks, Amanda! This is definitely one of those easier than it tastes kind of meals!
Chelsea says
Good! You definitely have to make it for him!!
Jennifer says
Yum! This looks delicious! I'm going to have to make this for Chris. He loves trying out pesto dishes. Thanks!
Jessica says
Oh my gosh, this looks so yummy and actually I think I already pinned it!!!! I either saw it today or yesterday…I'm obsessed with basil so I can't wait to try this.
Chelsea says
Do it! It's super yummy!
Chelsea says
That's awesome! It is a great way to use basil, and I love how fresh it tastes!
Daryl says
How much pesto does this recipe yield? Because I bought some and there's no need for me to make this. Thanks. This really looks delicious and healthy.
Chelsea says
I would say probably about three spoonfuls, depending on how strong you want it!
Ruth says
I made this with store bought all natural pesto and it is wonderful! Thanks so much. I'm sure it will be a hit at the block party later today. (i cheated and had a small bowl before the party)