Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta (such as rotini or penne); 1/2 cup pesto sauce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup mozzarella balls; 1/4 cup black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil for garnish

Pesto Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and fresh Pesto Pasta Salad, perfect for picnics and gatherings, bursting with flavor and color.

Author: info-lunarecipezgmail-com
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cups pasta (such as rotini or penne)
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup mozzarella balls
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
Combine in a large bowl the cooled pasta, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and black olives.
Toss to combine until everything is well coated in pesto.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve chilled, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; the flavors will deepen as they meld together.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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