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Pesto Pasta Salad

54 · 30 minutes · Whether you’re looking for a refreshing lunch or a dish to bring to a potluck, this pesto pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. Made with basil pesto tossed in perfectly cooked pasta noodles, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 cups Basil, leaves
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parsley
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cup Red onion
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts
Dairy
  • 8 oz Mozzarella, fresh
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
This pasta salad is loaded with your favorite pasta noodles, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and tossed in the best homemade kale pesto! It's such an easy dish and perfect for spring!

1 · 26 minutes · This pasta salad is loaded with your favorite pasta noodles, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and tossed in the best homemade kale pesto! It's such an easy dish and perfect for spring!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 1 cup Basil, fresh packed leaves
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 cup Kale, leaves
  • 1/4 Red onion, thin
Condiments
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Rotini pasta, dry
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Dairy
  • 8 oz Mozzarella pearls, fresh
  • 1 Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Pesto Pasta Salad • Love From The Oven

Pesto Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor! In only 10 minutes, pasta is tossed with your favorite veggies, and coated in a zesty pesto sauce.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Sun-dried Tomatoes

This easy Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is ideal for picnics and potlucks, barbecues and birthday parties. A simple dressing of pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice cloaks this family-favorite pasta salad. Sweet and chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant green peas round out this versatile side dish.

Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad

Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad combines Caprese salad & basil pesto with pasta for a quick & healthy meal or side. Easily gluten free. Bold fresh flavor

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

This creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe is made with chicken and pasta smothered in luscious cream and basil pesto sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

This easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad shines with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. It's a lovely quick lunch or dinner, and is a terrific go-to for any warm-weather BBQ, potluck, or picnic. Easy to make ahead, and it only gets better with a day in the fridge.

6 · 25 minutes · This easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad shines with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. It's a lovely quick lunch or dinner, and is a terrific go-to for any warm-weather BBQ, potluck, or picnic. Easy to make ahead, and it only gets better with a day in the fridge.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 2 Chicken breasts
Produce
  • 1 cup Baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
Condiments
  • 1 cup Basil pesto
Pasta & Grains
  • 12 oz Pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Kosher salt and black pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Other
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls or pieces
Summer Pasta Salad with Corn, Bell Pepper, Bacon, and Creamy Pesto Dressing

Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing takes only 30 minutes and makes a beautiful appetizer, light meal, or even dinner! This crowd-pleasing side dish is perfect for sharing and bringing to picnics,

Pesto Pasta Salad

Easy Pesto Pasta Salad with Caesar salad dressing, pesto, pasta, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olives, tomatoes in a simple creamy dressing.

Vegan Pesto Pasta

This vegan pesto pasta is creamy, rich and so flavorful you should expect everyone to ask for seconds. It's also ready in just 20 minutes for the most delicious speedy weeknight dinner.

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Satisfy your craving for Italian food with a Barilla pesto-packed meal. From sandwiches and pasta salads to delicious dips and marinades, these flavorful recipes are fit for lunch, dinner or anytime in between. Discover Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto, made in Italy with high quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil. Or try Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto, made with freshly grated Pamigiano Reggiano cheese, for a creamy twist on a classic pesto.
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This Pesto Pasta Salad is a tangy twist on a macaroni salad and is my new favorite summer salad recipe. Sundried tomatoes, smart veggie pasta, spinach, feta cheese, red pepper, and olives tossed in a homemade honey pesto vinaigrette. This cold pasta salad recipe also makes a delicious and nutritious addition to a school lunch.