Pesto Pasta Salad 5 Amazing Happy Flavors
A fresh and flavorful pesto pasta salad with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, perfect for gatherings or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
3/4 cup basil pesto
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Let pasta drain thoroughly.
- Toss pasta with pesto and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Add tomatoes and mozzarella, mixing gently.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Add fresh basil and toss lightly.
- Chill for 30–60 minutes before serving.
Notes
Refresh with olive oil or pesto before serving if needed.
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