TOMATO MOZZARELLA PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by I_love_cooking

Number Of Ingredients 12

PESTO SAUCE:
16 ounce uncooked penne pasta
1 cup pesto sauce (recipe follows)
1 cup boconccini (small fresh mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
3 gloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain. Toss cooked pasta with prepared pesto sauce. Cool pasta mixture. Divide fresh baby spinach on serving plates. Arrange pesto pasta mixture on top. Garnish with fresh mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. Pesto sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and half of olive oil. Process steadily until mixture turns into a grainy paste, while adding the rest of the olive oil in.

Jafar Jikamshi
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This pasta salad is amazing! The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Charleigh Weber
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Musa Raza
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella add a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Eli Hradek
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This pasta salad is amazing! The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ashley Blevins
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilly Pulham
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella add a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Zina Hr
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This pasta salad is amazing! The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ryif Riop
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Viola Wilson
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella add a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


ARNAB MOLLIK
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This was my first time making a pasta salad and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Surur
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This pasta salad is amazing! The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Manica Kanu
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Shakeel
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This pasta salad is easy to make and packed with flavor. The tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto dressing are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Taslima Mimi
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I love this pasta salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the pesto dressing is amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Aj carter
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This was my first time making a pasta salad and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. The pesto dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella add a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


rahman afghan
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for summer potlucks and picnics.


Khan Riaz
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This pasta salad was a hit at our summer BBQ! The fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and flavorful pesto dressing came together perfectly. We'll definitely be making this again.