Cold Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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WebJun 15, 2020 · Instructions. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions minus 2 minutes. Before draining, add the frozen …

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1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions minus 2 minutes. Before draining, add the frozen peas to the hot water for 1 minute. Dump the pasta and peas into a colander, rinse lightly with cool water, and set aside to cool.
2. Add the pasta and peas to a large bowl with the bell peppers. In a small bowl, mix the basil pesto sauce and olive oil to combine. Pour over the pasta and season with the kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat, adding more olive oil if the sauce is too thick. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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WebJul 12, 2023 · Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Meanwhile, to prepare the pesto: In a small skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, …

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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain and immediately rinse the pasta under cool water to prevent the noodles from sticking to one another. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
2. Meanwhile, to prepare the pesto: In a small skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, stirring often, until they are fragrant and making little popping noises, about 5 minutes. Pour half of the pepitas into a bowl for later (we will use them as garnish).
3. Pour the remaining pepitas into a food processor. Add the basil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Process while slowly drizzling in the olive oil, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until the pepitas have broken down to create a pretty smooth sauce.
4. To assemble the pasta salad, pour all of the pesto over the pasta and toss until the pasta is lightly and evenly coated, adding a tiny splash of reserved pasta cooking water if necessary to thin it out. Then add the cherry tomatoes, arugula, remaining toasted pepitas, and any optional add-ins (olives, chickpeas and/or cheese).

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Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Tastes Better From Scratch

WebMay 19, 2020 · Instructions. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add pasta to a large bowl and stir in …

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

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WebMay 24, 2021 · Instructions. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool. Add …

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped spinach to a large bowl. Once pasta is cooled, add to the bowl then top with the pesto.Stir well to combine and coat the pasta in the pesto.
3. Taste the pasta and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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