This fresh pasta dish with pesto and cherry tomatoes is quick to make and loaded with flavor. Perfect for summer, it's healthy and delicious, taking only a few minutes to prepare.
1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2: Set a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
3: Add washed and fully dried cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
4: Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
5: Let the tomatoes cook until their skins start to burst, then add the grated garlic.
6: Once the water is boiling, add the fresh pasta and cook according to the package directions.
7: While the pasta cooks, lower the skillet heat to low and stir in the pesto with the tomatoes.
8: When the pasta is done, drain it and add it straight into the skillet with the sauce.
9: Toss everything together to coat the pasta, then add the fresh mozzarella.
10: Cook just until the mozzarella starts to melt, then remove from heat, plate it up, and enjoy.