Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 12 ounces bowtie pasta; 1 pound Cherry or grape tomatoes; 8 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese balls; 8 ounces prepared or homemade pesto; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; fresh basil leaves

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
241 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Italian

Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad

Jade Rice

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This pesto pasa salad features tender pasta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella coated in Parmesan cheese and DELICIOUS pesto sauce!!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces bowtie pasta cooked according to package directions
1 pound Cherry or grape tomatoes halved (use multi-colored tomatoes if you can find them)
8 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese balls ciliegine, drained
8 ounces prepared or homemade pesto or to taste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
fresh basil leaves optional for garnishing

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to a large bowl. Note - If you don't want the mozzarella in step two to melt at all and want it to remain intact in balls, wait about 10 minutes for the pasta to cool a bit before proceeding.
Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
Add the Parmesan, pepper, and stir to combine and coat evenly. Taste and if desired, add salt but I did not find it necessary.
Optionally garnish with basil and serve immediately if desired or chill before serving.

Notes

Pasta salad will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 404mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	241kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Cholesterol	33mg	11%
Sodium	404mg	17%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	8g	16%