Perfect Pesto Pasta

Pasta is always a delicious option for an easy meal when you're "On The Go!" This Pesto Pasta recipe is a nice variation to ordinary pasta dishes.

• Ingredients:
  1. 2/3 cup basil pesto
  2. 1-9 oz package of bow tie pasta
  3. 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 3 cloves garlic; minced
  5. 1 cup tomatoes; cherry or sun-dried
  6. 1/2 cup pitted black olives; sliced thin (optional)
  7. sea salt & fresh ground black pepper; to taste
• Directions:
  1. Start by cooking pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta is cooking place pesto in a large bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium high heat.
  4. Add garlic and stir until soft, approx.1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes & olives, cook while stirring for about 3 minutes.
  6. Add salt & pepper.
  7. Drain cooked pasta, save 1/3 cup of the water.
  8. Add to the pesto & whisk.
  9. Add the pasta to the pesto, toss to combine, add tomatoes & olives.
  10. Sprinkle with shaved parmesan reggiano or romano cheese, serve & enjoy.