Gluten-Free Millet Pasta with Pesto Genovese and Cherry Tomatoes
A simple and healthy pasta dish made with gluten-free millet pasta and classic Pesto Genovese, combined with sweet cherry tomatoes. Quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Why this dish is good for you
Millet is a gluten-free grain, rich in iron and fiber. Pesto (made from basil, olive oil, and pine nuts) has anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy properties. Tomatoes provide lycopene, which acts as a cell protector. This dish is high in fiber, heart-healthy, and energizing.
Ingredients
- Millet150 g
- Pesto Genovese45 g
- Tomatoes150 g
- Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)5 g
- Salt2.5 g
- Pepper1.3 g
- Parmesan20 Stück
Method
- 1
Cook millet pasta according to package instructions. Just before the end of the cooking time, reserve a ladle of pasta water. Drain the pasta.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté halved cherry tomatoes for about 3-4 minutes until they start to burst.
- 3
Add the cooked millet pasta and pesto to the pan. Mix everything well. Add some pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper. Optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- 5
Serve immediately.
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