How to Make Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple and delicious recipe that will impress your guests at your next dinner party or make for a satisfying lunch? Look no further than this Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad! This vibrant and flavorful dish combines the classic flavors of caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta, all tossed in a homemade pesto sauce. It's a perfect way to showcase the fresh flavors of summer and is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rotini pasta
  • 3 tablespoons pesto, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup small (pearlini) fresh mozzarella balls
  • 2 leaves fresh basil leaves, finely shredded

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg