PESTO PASTA SALAD
This pesto pasta salad recipe is bursting with fresh flavor. It's light, healthy and easy to make. Perfect for picnics and potlucks! Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Salad
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain and immediately rinse the pasta under cool water to prevent the noodles from sticking to one another. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, to prepare the pesto: In a small skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, stirring often, until they are fragrant and making little popping noises, about 5 minutes. Pour half of the pepitas into a bowl for later (we will use them as garnish).
- Pour the remaining pepitas into a food processor. Add the basil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Process while slowly drizzling in the olive oil, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until the pepitas have broken down to create a pretty smooth sauce.
- To assemble the pasta salad, pour all of the pesto over the pasta and toss until the pasta is lightly and evenly coated, adding a tiny splash of reserved pasta cooking water if necessary to thin it out. Then add the cherry tomatoes, arugula, remaining toasted pepitas, and any optional add-ins (olives, chickpeas and/or cheese).
- Toss again to combine, then season to taste with pepper. If the pasta needs more flavor, add salt, to taste, or a splash of lemon juice. If the flavors are too bold, let it rest for a few minutes, and add a little splash of olive oil if necessary to tone down the rest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Sugar 3.3 g, Sodium 153.8 mg, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
JUST-RIGHT PESTO PASTA SALAD
I LOVE pesto pasta, but it seems whenever I get it from the deli, it's either too salty or too oily or both. Also, homemade pesto pasta salads tend to rely on jarred pesto sauce, all of which I find are also too oily and/or salty. Well, you know what they say about what to do if you want something done right, and this recipe is the result. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by allimarie
Categories Potluck
Time 30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as indicated on package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside in large bowl.
- Combine water, olive oil, and dry Knorr pesto mix together in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 or more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Peel and wash garlic. Chop finely and add to bowl with pasta.
- Wash tomatoes and slice lengthwise. Add to pasta.
- Dice black olives and add to pasta.
- Add basil to pasta and stir until all ingredients are well mingled.
- Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir well.
- Chill overnight for best results.
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