Penne Pesto Pasta Salad

Penne Pesto Pasta Salad

Penne pasta is tossed with basil pesto, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and black olives for a colorful and delicious pasta salad.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
285 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, just until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs, if desired.
Penne Pesto Pasta Salad
Penne Pesto Pasta Salad
Penne Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package truRoots® Ancient Grains Organic Penne
  • ½ cup prepared fresh basil pesto
  • 1 (8 ounce) container mozzarella pearls (perline)*
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 sprigs Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

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