Pesto Surprise

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

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.

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

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