PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE WITH BACON, MOZZARELLA, AND TOMATOES - Summer Picnic -Fifteen Spatulas

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are more affordable.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with basil pesto; mix well.

Add halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls to the pasta; gently toss.

Incorporate fresh spinach into the salad; fold carefully to avoid breaking the cheese.

Drizzle olive oil over the salad; season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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