Name: Pesto Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces farfalle pasta, whole wheat or white; 3/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 mini cucumbers, sliced; 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Description

This pesto pasta salad keeps things simple with just 6 ingredients, including basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and bite-size pasta.

Ingredients

8 ounces farfalle pasta, whole wheat or white
3/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 mini cucumbers, sliced
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Add pasta to a large bowl and stir in pesto.
Add tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh mozzarella cubes, then toss to combine
Top with parmesan cheese.
Garnish with fresh cracked pepper, if desired.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min