Description

A vibrant, flavorful pesto pasta salad perfect for any occasion, combining fresh basil, mozzarella balls, and juicy tomatoes with perfectly cooked pasta.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound rotini pasta

2 cups loosely packed basil leaves

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup pine nuts (or sunflower seeds)

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes

8 ounces mini mozzarella balls

1/2 cup halved olives

1/4 cup diced red onion

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely chilled.
In a food processor or blender, combine basil leaves, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl and add the pesto sauce. Mix well until pasta is coated.
Add tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, and red onion. Toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: Serves 6
Calories: 535
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 362mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 22mg