Pesto Pasta Salad

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4.7

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    379 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Pesto Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad is a summertime favorite! Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or take it to a potluck to share with friends and family.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
  • 3/4 cup pesto
  • 2 cups cherry tomato halved or grape tomato
  • 8 oz mozzarella bocconcini small balls, fresh
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse well with cold water; drain again and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  2. Add the pesto and stir until the pasta is well coated. Stir in the tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 231mg (5%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1010IU (20%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1010IU 20%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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