JUST-RIGHT PESTO PASTA SALAD
I LOVE pesto pasta, but it seems whenever I get it from the deli, it's either too salty or too oily or both. Also, homemade pesto pasta salads tend to rely on jarred pesto sauce, all of which I find are also too oily and/or salty. Well, you know what they say about what to do if you want something done right, and this recipe is the result. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by allimarie
Categories Potluck
Time 30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as indicated on package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside in large bowl.
- Combine water, olive oil, and dry Knorr pesto mix together in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 or more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Peel and wash garlic. Chop finely and add to bowl with pasta.
- Wash tomatoes and slice lengthwise. Add to pasta.
- Dice black olives and add to pasta.
- Add basil to pasta and stir until all ingredients are well mingled.
- Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir well.
- Chill overnight for best results.
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Md Bipul Hossain
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more pesto next time.
Misheck Tembo
[email protected]This was a great salad! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Norman Meyers
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this salad was really good. The flavors were well-balanced, and the salad was very refreshing.
Mss Pity
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Francis Nautu
[email protected]I love the bright green color of this salad. It's so vibrant and inviting.
Joeli Koroiravudi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Rhea Rodrigo
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Junaeid Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party, and it was a huge hit.
Radical Cent
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.
Khalid Saifullah
[email protected]This was my first time making pesto pasta salad, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was delicious.
MR-Lucifer M-L
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Abdul Abbasali
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Matthew Velazquez-Avila
[email protected]I love the versatility of this salad. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.
Gujjar G
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The whole family loved it!
Stacey Fletter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this salad converted me! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the salad was so refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again this summer.
yahia Alaa
[email protected]This pesto pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the creamy texture of the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.