Description
A creamy, vibrant pasta salad packed with zesty basil and mozzarella, perfect for any gathering or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and toasted pine nuts in a large bowl.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This pasta salad tastes even better after marinating for a few hours. It’s perfect for meal prep and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg