Just Right Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes
JUST-RIGHT PESTO PASTA SALAD
I LOVE pesto pasta, but it seems whenever I get it from the deli, it's either too salty or too oily or both. Also, homemade pesto pasta salads tend to rely on jarred pesto sauce, all of which I find are also too oily and/or salty. Well, you know what they say about what to do if you want something done right, and this recipe is the result. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by allimarie
Categories Potluck
Time 30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as indicated on package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside in large bowl.
- Combine water, olive oil, and dry Knorr pesto mix together in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 or more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Peel and wash garlic. Chop finely and add to bowl with pasta.
- Wash tomatoes and slice lengthwise. Add to pasta.
- Dice black olives and add to pasta.
- Add basil to pasta and stir until all ingredients are well mingled.
- Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir well.
- Chill overnight for best results.
FABULOUS PESTO PASTA SALAD
This chilled pasta salad is perfect as a side dish or a main course. Serve with warm garlic bread and the perfect wine!
Provided by ERILEY
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 730.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
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