Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle); 1 cup basil pesto; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 cups spinach, chopped; Grated parmesan, for garnish; Pine nuts, for garnish; Fresh basil, for garnish

Pesto Pasta Salad

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A delightful Pesto Pasta Salad featuring vibrant basil pesto mixed with al dente pasta and colorful vegetables, perfect for warm weather gatherings.

Author: dale-brown
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)
1 cup basil pesto
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cups spinach, chopped
Grated parmesan, for garnish
Pine nuts, for garnish
Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine the cooled pasta with basil pesto in a large bowl, stirring until well coated.
Add in the diced vegetables, mixing thoroughly.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Taste the pesto before mixing and adjust if needed. Letting the salad sit enhances the flavors.

Find it online: https://tasty.pedrorecipes.com/pesto-pasta-salad/