5 from 54 votes
Pesto Pasta Salad with Bell Peppers and Peas
Pesto Pasta Salad with Bell Peppers and Peas combines tender short pasta, sweet peas, and diced red and green bell peppers tossed in a basil pesto and olive oil dressing. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese completes the salad, which is seasoned simply with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. The chilled salad offers a fresh, herby flavor with varied textures from the vegetables and cheese, ideal for outdoor meals or light lunches.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound short pasta such as penne, sprialli, or fusilli, DeLallo brand
- 2 cups peas frozen
- 1 red bell pepper , cored and diced
- 1 green bell pepper , cored and diced
- 1 .35 oz basil pesto sauce DeLallo brand, jarred
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil DeLallo brand
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions minus 2 minutes. Before draining, add the frozen peas to the hot water for 1 minute. Dump the pasta and peas into a colander, rinse lightly with cool water, and set aside to cool.
- Add the pasta and peas to a large bowl with the bell peppers. In a small bowl, mix the basil pesto sauce and olive oil to combine. Pour over the pasta and season with the kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat, adding more olive oil if the sauce is too thick. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
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Notes
- Prepare the salad up to one day in advance; refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
218mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
658IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 658IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.