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

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

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.