Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD

I love pesto so this is one of my absolute favorites. I took it to a picnic and it didn't last long at all. It's from the Favorite Brand Names Cookbook.

Provided by pesce_gurl

Categories     Potluck

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Mix pesto and salad dressing until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3

1 (7 ounce) package refrigerated prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1/2 cup pitted ripe sliced ripe olives
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper

CREAMY PESTO & CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6



Creamy pesto & chicken pasta salad image

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the red pepper with the cherry tomatoes and chicken. Mix the pesto and crème fraîche. Drain the pasta, then stir it through. Toss through the veg and chicken and eat immediately, or pack into a container for lunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

85g pasta shapes
½ red pepper , chopped
handful halved cherry tomatoes
1 cooked chicken breast
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche

CREAMY ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD

Wow the whole family with a Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad. Adding Parmesan cheese emphasizes that rich, Italian flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9



Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk; toss until smooth and evenly coated. Add arugula, tomatoes and peppers; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Stir in Parmesan and nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g

3 cups mini penne pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Olive with Red Bell Pepper Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby arugula, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips, drained
1 pkg. (4 oz.) POLLY-O Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

If you like simple pasta salads you should try this. I love this in the summer but you could have this any time. I didn't see any other recipes like this that used both dressings so I thought I'd share mine. They really do go well together. This is pretty versatile and you can add any veggies that you'd like.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Creamy Italian Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat.
  • Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
  • *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 849.8, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 11.6

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1 cup Italian salad dressing (I like good seasons)
1 cup caesar salad dressing
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

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