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Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes for Cozy Nights

Indulge in this quick and easy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, ready in just 30 minutes for a delightful, plant-based meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable broth for lighter version
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or dried herbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegan Pesto or traditional pesto
  • 1 cup Vegan Cream Cheese or cashew cream
  • 8 oz Cooked Spaghetti or any pasta shape
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves or dried basil

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking tray
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking tray, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated. Spread them in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until soft and blistered.
  2. Once the roasted tomatoes are out of the oven, mix in the vegan pesto and vegan cream cheese. Stir until combined to create a creamy sauce.
  3. In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and reserve a splash of pasta water. Add warm spaghetti to the tomato and pesto mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  4. Serve warm, garnishing with vegan parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure tomatoes are fully blistered for enhanced sweetness. Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.

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