Pesto Pasta Salad

This Pesto Pasta Salad is perfect for a quick and easy vegetarian lunch or dinner. It's packed full of flavor and can be made in just 15 minutes!

5m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound fusilli pasta

1/2 cup basil pesto

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced

1/4 cup pine nuts

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2

Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and pine nuts.

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve and enjoy!