Cold Pesto Pasta Salad

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

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  uncooked penne pasta
• 1  cup  halved grape tomatoes
• 1  cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
• 1  cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1⁄2 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.