Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Make Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella, an Italian lunch recipe with farfalle pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini). It has about 20 min, about 480 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella is an Italian lunch recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 4 servings, has about 480 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonPesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella ingredients
- 250 g farfalle pasta
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 200 g fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 150 g store-bought or homemade pesto
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.
How to make Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, drain and halve the mozzarella balls (if not already small). Finely dice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and diced red onion.
- Add the pesto to the bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. This salad can be served immediately or chilled for up to 3 days.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella FAQ
How do I make Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella?
Make Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella?
The main ingredients include farfalle pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), store-bought or homemade pesto, red onion. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella?
Recipe Genius estimates about 480 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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