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A glass bowl of colorful pesto pasta salad with a wooden spoon.
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5 from 8 votes

Easy Pesto Pasta Recipe

This easy pesto pasta salad is made with pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, spices, and fresh basil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Pesto pasta salad, pesto salad
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 305cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 5-quart stockpot
  • cutting board & knife
  • Large bowl
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces small pasta shells
  • 1 cup fresh basil sliced thin
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
  • ¾ cup jarred pesto
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once done, rinse pasta shells under cool water, and strain out any excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled, cooked pasta, pesto sauce, cheese, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil and place the bowl in the fridge to allow the flavors to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 305cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg