Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
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Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
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Loaded with flavor and simple to throw together, this Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe is the best side for all your summer picnics. Bow-tie pasta, corn, peas, pine nuts, and arugula are tossed with creamy basil pesto for an easy cold dish.
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Ingredients
- 10-12 oz. bow-tie pasta gluten-free
- 1 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- ⅔ cup green peas canned or previously frozen*
- ⅔ cup corn canned or previously frozen*
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup pine nuts toasted
- 2-3 cups arugula
- Parmesan Cheese optional
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cool running water.
- Once pasta is cooled to room temperature, combine it with ¾ cup of prepared pesto in a large bowl. Toss until well coated.
- Add peas, corn, salt and pepper to taste. Toss until all ingredients are well combined.*
- Refrigerate pasta salad for 1-2 hours, or until chilled.
- Just before serving pour in additional ¼ cup of pesto, and mix in toasted pine nuts and arugula.
- Serve with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Toast pine nuts at 325°F for 6-8 minutes.
- If using frozen corn and peas, place them in a colander and run them under warm water until thawed. Drain them thoroughly before mixing into the pasta salad.
- You can also mix in the remaining pesto, pine nuts and arugula if you would like to serve it immediately without chilling.
- To Prep-Ahead: Make the salad but keep the arugula, pine nuts, and ¼ cup of pesto separate. Mix in just before serving. Please note, some gluten-free pasta will get harder after 48 hours.
- To Store: Keep this pesto pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1162IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1162IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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