This rich and delicious Pesto Tomato Sauce is the best of two worlds! Creamy delicious fresh Basil Pesto combined with your favorite tomato sauce. Tossed with your favorite pasta for the best dinner. I used chick pea pasta here with garlic and herb shrimp tossed in. To keep this dish Whole30 you can use hearts of palm “spaghetti” or zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash! No matter how you serve it the whole family will love this delicious sauce!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple and delicious: This recipe is actually a combination of my Whole30 Pesto Sauce and Roasted Tomato Sauce but you can also use your favorite jarred sauce or store bought pesto.
Chick pea pasta: By using a chick pea pasta you are actually adding in protein and fiber.
Plant based: If you omit the shrimp (as pictured) this dish is plant based!
Ingredients You Will Need
Pesto sauce: Use my easy Whole30 Pesto Sauce
Roasted tomato sauce: You can use your favorite jarred tomato sauce or make an easy roasted tomato sauce.
Instructions
Cook your pasta: according to the directions on the box, drain and set aside.
Mix the pesto: in a pan with the tomato sauce and stir well.
Heat through: by simmering for 10 minutes till nice a hot.
Add the pasta: gently to the sauce to coat the pasta well. (Can add cooked shrimp if you like)
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Time saver: You can make this recipe with store bought pesto and sauce to save even more time.
Pasta: Choose a pasta like this bucatini which is thicker and allows the sauce to really stick to it.
Recipe Variations
Walnut Pesto: Try a walnut pesto instead of a traditional basil pesto.
Rice: If you are not concerned about Whole30 or Paleo, try serving this over rice!
Storage Tips
You can store this Pesto Tomato Sauce in the fridge for 4-5 days when placed in a sealed airtight glass container, and it’s freezer-safe for up to 6 months.
FAQs About Pesto and Tomato Sauce
What is pesto traditionally served with?
Pesto is commonly used on pasta.
Which meat is best with pesto?
Pesto is amazing with grilled steak, pork chops, chicken and fish!
What cheese goes best with pesto?
Mozzarella, gruyere, swiss, brie or even white cheddar are delicious with pesto.
Pesto Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- Over medium low heat in a sauce pan add sauce with pesto and stir to combine
- Simmer about 10 minutes or till sauce is nice and hot
- Serve over your favorite pasta!
- Add some meatballs or shrimp to the dish for added protein
- Enjoy!
