Lemon Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Bursting Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

Juice from 1 lemon

1 cup

loosely-packed basil leaves

1/3 cup

pine nuts (or sliced almonds)

2 cloves

garlic

1/4 cup

olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 1/2 cups

cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp

olive oil

Salt and pepper

12 oz

spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water reserved

1/2 cup

grated Parmesan cheese