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Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Salad Italian
Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
  • 3 tablespoons pesto, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup small (pearlini) fresh mozzarella balls
  • 2 leaves fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
Instructions
1
Start by filling a large pot with water and adding a moderate amount of salt; place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
2
Once boiling, cook the rotini pasta at this intensity for approximately 8 minutes or until it is cooked through but still retains some firmness when bitten into;
3
remove the pot from the heat and pour off the water.
4
In a separate container, combine pesto sauce, olive oil, a pinch of salt, minced granulated garlic, and a few grinds of black pepper; mix these ingredients together until well combined.
5
Add the cooked rotini pasta to this mixture and toss it gently to ensure even coating.
6
Next, fold in the diced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, and a handful of fresh basil leaves to create a delicious and satisfying pasta dish.