Caprese Pasta Salad recipe

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

353.9 calories
carbohydrate: 44 g
cholesterol: 15 mg
fat: 14.6 g
fiber: 2.6 g
protein: 13.2 g
saturatedFat: 4.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 94 mg
sugar: 2.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

  2. Place basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic into a blender or food processor, cover and chop to a coarse paste. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Continue processing until a soft paste has formed. Set pesto aside.

  3. Combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, mozzarella, and pesto in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for 45 minutes, and serve.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

The dynamic trio of fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato are reunited once again in an American favorite- pasta salad. This light and fresh salad is great for a lunch, a side dish, or even a snack.

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