Maya's Perfect Pesto Pasta Salad

Maya's Perfect Pesto Pasta Salad

Full of pesto flavor, this pasta salad makes an easy side dish or light dinner option, and is perfect for picnics or lunch boxes.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
489 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, oil, and garlic in a food processor; blend to make pesto.
Step 3
Toss pasta with pesto and mix in red onion, radicchio, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, diced
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package corkscrew-shaped pasta (fusilli)
  • 0.5 cup finely diced red onion
  • 0.33333334326744 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.75 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 0.33333334326744 cup pine nuts
  • 0.75 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup finely diced radicchio

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