4.7 from 18 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
379 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% 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.