Pesto Surprise

Farfalle pasta becomes spectacular when adorned with a pesto-rich Italian dressing and studded with cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts and two kinds of olives.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 (.6 ounce) package zesty Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) cans chopped black olives, drained
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced green olives, drained
• 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse with cold water and drain.

Step 2

Prepared zesty Italian dressing according to package directions.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, green olives and cheese. Pour dressing over all, add pesto, and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.