Super Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

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FABULOUS PESTO PASTA SALAD

This chilled pasta salad is perfect as a side dish or a main course. Serve with warm garlic bread and the perfect wine!

Provided by ERILEY

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20



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Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 730.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil
½ cup chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

SUPER EASY PESTO PASTA SALAD

This couldn't be easier to make, and it was so good! I got the original idea from Kraft, but really made it my own!

Provided by Spookygirl

Categories     Penne

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Place basil, garlic, salad dressing and cheese in blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Make adjustments to spices as necessary.
  • Toss with olives and pasta.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
  • Overnight is good.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.1

3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh basil, washed
1 clove garlic, pressed,chopped or smashed,to taste
1/4 cup chopped black olives
3 cups cooked pasta, your favorite bite sized variety,cooled

PESTO PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Pesto Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bunnee

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to boil, add pasta, and cook over high heat for 9 minutes. Then add frozen peas to the water in which the pasta's cooking, and cook an additional 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat immediately, and rinse with plenty of cold water. Drain well. Place in large mixing bowl, and toss with remaining ingredients. Spoon into serving dish and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 215.3, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5, Protein 9.2

2 cups dry large farfalle pasta (bowtie)
1/3 cup prepared basil pesto (I use Classico)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup frozen baby peas

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