Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.5 cups (180 g) rotini pasta; 3 tbsp (45 ml) pesto, or to taste; 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 tsp salt, or to taste; 0.25 tsp granulated garlic; 0.125 tsp ground black pepper; 0.5 cup (75 g) halved grape tomatoes; 0.5 cup (60 g) small (pearlini) fresh mozzarella balls; 2 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded

A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this pasta version features rotini, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes for a burst of Italian flavors and colors.

20 min

easy

169kcal

calories

17g

carbohydrates

fat

fiber

protein

173mg

sodium

sugar

Salad Italian Inspired Italian

Ingredients

1.5 cups (180 g) rotini pasta

3 tbsp (45 ml) pesto, or to taste

1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp salt, or to taste

0.25 tsp granulated garlic

0.125 tsp ground black pepper

0.5 cup (75 g) halved grape tomatoes

0.5 cup (60 g) small (pearlini) fresh mozzarella balls

2 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded

Directions

Step 1

Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add the rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper. Add the cooked rotini and toss to coat. Fold in the tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.