Pesto Pasta Salad
Nutrition
per serving (280 g)
🔥 591kcal
🥩 18Protein
🥑 39Fat
🍞 41Carbs
Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 0 g Saturated fat: 9 g Salt: 1 g
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🛒 Ingredients
- Cooked pasta (fusilli or rotini) 120 g · 180 kcal
- Classic basil pesto 40 g · 180 kcal
- Cherry tomatoes, halved 60 g · 11 kcal
- Fresh mozzarella (bocconcini), drained 50 g · 130 kcal
- Extra virgin olive oil 10 g · 90 kcal
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool it down. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, classic basil pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and drained fresh mozzarella bocconcini. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
