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Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
  3. Add the Parmesan, pepper, and stir to combine and coat evenly. Taste and if desired, add salt but I did not find it necessary.
  4. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.