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Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz DeLallo Organic Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta; 3/4 cup Simply Pesto® Sauce - Traditional Basil; 2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes; 8 oz fresh mozzarella bocconcini (small balls); 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

You only need 5 ingredients to make this easy pesto pasta salad! It is the perfect pasta salad for summertime!

Prep Time

10min
Cook Time

15min
Total Time

25min
Serving Size

6-8

Category Title Pasta Salad
Cuisine Type American
Level Easy

Recipe By: Maria Lichty @twopeasandtheirpod

Ingredients

16 oz DeLallo Organic Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
3/4 cup Simply Pesto® Sauce - Traditional Basil
2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
8 oz fresh mozzarella bocconcini (small balls)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse well with cold water; drain again and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Add the pesto and stir until the pasta is well coated. Stir in the tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.