Penne pasta with pesto, tomatoes, cheese, almonds and honey

Ingredients

• 300g penne pasta;
• 200g of cheese;
• Chopped cherry tomatoes;
• 2 tablespoons of slivered (or chopped) almonds;
• 3 tablespoons of honey;
• 100g pesto sauce;
• Salt and pepper to taste;
• Olive oil to taste;
• Fresh basil leaves to taste.

Preparation

1. Put the penne pasta in a pan with boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cook for the time indicated on the packet until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut the cheese into small cubes and the tomatoes into uniform pieces.
3. In a large bowl or deep frying pan, mix the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce, tossing well until all the pieces are coated.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, cheese and almonds. Mix gently to maintain the texture of the ingredients.
5. Drizzle the pasta with the honey, distributing it evenly. Season with freshly ground pepper and adjust the salt if necessary.
6. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves.