Cold Pesto Pasta Salad

ChefDLH's Note:

This recipe was submitted to Semi-homemade magazine by Courtney Dollar. It is a great accompaniment to a picnic, backyard bbq or anywhere you need multiple dishes that are easy to make and go well with a variety of foods. Super with chicken or sandwiches. If you substitute tri-color pasta it makes it even more colorful when matched with the fresh vegetables. You can add onions for more flavor but it is good without too. Enjoy! ChefDLH

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn , thawed
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• ½ cup prepared pesto sauce (Classico is great!)
• shaved parmesan cheese (or shredded)

Directions:

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot cook pasta according to the package directions.
2. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water and drain again.
3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, and pesto.
4. toss.
5. top with parmesan.