PENNE PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Penne pasta is tossed with basil pesto, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and black olives for a colorful and delicious pasta salad.

Provided by truRoots(R)

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Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package truRoots® Ancient Grains Organic Penne
½ cup prepared fresh basil pesto
1 (8 ounce) container mozzarella pearls (perline)*
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 sprigs Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, just until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 269.4 mg

Manuel Acevedo
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Micayla Krog
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pasta salad turned out great!


Sammy D luffy (The King F)
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I would have liked to see more vegetables in the pasta salad.


Gregory Jones (MYGBE)
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The pasta salad was a bit bland for my taste.


Akhtarali Panhwar
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I found the pesto dressing to be a bit too oily for my taste.


Yousef Morad
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish for parties or picnics.


moh stregis
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I love that this pasta salad is healthy and delicious.


Moshen Hassan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Maria Swana
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The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Shanoon Bhatti 302
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This pasta salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Ruwan Wicramarachchi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nakamate Rahma
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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