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Pesto Pasta Salad
This easy Pesto Pasta Salad only requires 6 ingredients and a few minutes to prepare, made with pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and any bite-size noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta , whole wheat or white
- 3/4 cup basil pesto , homemade or store bought
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved (I use half red and half yellow)
- 2 mini cucumbers , sliced
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add pasta to a large bowl and stir in pesto.
- Add tomatoes, cucumber and fresh mozzarella cubes and toss to combine. Top with parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
1005mg
(42%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2286IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2286IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.