Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad Recipes

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PESTO CAPRESE PASTA SALAD



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This is a delicious Pasta salad! All the flavors of a Caprese salad with wonderful Pesto and pasta added. Great for a side dish or even the main course. You can even take this further and add some strips of hard salami or pepperoni.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces other medium-size pasta
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
1/3 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
cooking time represents the cooking of the pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto and Parmesan cheese to the pasta. Toss gently. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary.
  • If making ahead and storing in the refrigerator, remove the salad from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving, if possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 383.7, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.6

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