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Pesto Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Pesto Pasta Salad hails from Italy, where fresh basil pesto is a beloved condiment. This dish captures the essence of Italian summer meals, often enjoyed at picnics and gatherings. Its vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients make it a popular choice worldwide, with variations that include different vegetables or proteins.

ItalianITside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
225g Shell Pasta
2000ml Water
45g Salt
25 White Distilled Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
100g Toasted Pine Nuts
100g Sweet Basil
20g Parsley (No Stems)
30g Chopped Shallots
100g Parmesan Cheese
225g Cold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5g Salt
30g Lemon Juice
300g Pesto Sauce
200g Mozzarella Balls
200g Cherry Tomatoes

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are more affordable.

1

Cook pasta over the proper cook time stated.

2

Drain pasta and add white distilled vinegar.

3

Mix pasta well.

4

Mix pesto sauce ingredients and blend till all broken up.

5

Mix pesto sauce with pasta.

6

Add Mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes.

7

Serve on plate, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

mixingtossing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pasta Salad with PestoPesto Pasta
Local Name: Insalata di pasta al pesto

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