Description
A delightful and colorful pasta salad tossed in vibrant basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and ripe tomatoes, perfect for summer picnics or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup Basil pesto sauce
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 2 cups Ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A handful Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, basil pesto sauce, mozzarella, and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your creamy pasta salad!
Notes
Chill the pasta salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Consider adding seasonal vegetables or proteins for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg