Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli); 1 cup Pesto sauce; 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup Mozzarella balls; 1 Bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp Olive oil; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Fresh basil, for garnish

Pesto Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and easy-to-make Pesto Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.

Author: info-thestationrecipezgmail-com
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 25
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
1 cup Pesto sauce
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup Mozzarella balls
1 Bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp Olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.
Combine the cooled pasta with the pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and diced bell pepper in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss everything together to coat the ingredients in the pesto.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

To prevent pasta from sticking while cooling, toss it with a bit of olive oil. Can be made in advance for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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