Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
"This is a delicious Pasta salad! All the flavors of a Caprese salad with wonderful Pesto and pasta added. Great for a side dish or even the main course. You can even take this further and add some strips of hard salami or pepperoni."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces other medium-size pasta
- 1 1⁄2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
- 1⁄3 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- cooking time represents the cooking of the pasta
directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto and Parmesan cheese to the pasta. Toss gently. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary.
- If making ahead and storing in the refrigerator, remove the salad from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving, if possible.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
FLUFFSTER
Bullhead City, Arizona
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