Caprese Pasta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Caprese Pasta Salad). The dynamic trio of fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato are reunited once again in an American favorite- pasta salad. This light and fresh salad is great for a lunch, a side dish, or even a snack.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta

1 cup fresh basil leaves

¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

¼ cup pine nuts

toasted

2 cloves garlic

¼ cup olive oil

1 pint cherry tomatoes

halved

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

cut into strips

salt and pepper to taste

Asian Beef Noodle Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling stir in the fusilli and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered stirring occasionally until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Place basil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese pine nuts and garlic into a blender or food processor; cover and chop to a coarse paste. Add the olive oil in a slow steady stream. Continue processing until a soft paste has formed. Set pesto aside.

Step 3

Combine the cooked pasta tomatoes 3 tablespoons Parmesan mozzarella and pesto in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl refrigerate to chill for 45 minutes and serve.

Nutritional Information

Caprese Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 353.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.2g 26%

Carbohydrates: 44g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 14.6g 23%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 22%

Cholesterol: 15mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 631.2IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 123.2mcg 31%

Calcium: 154.8mg 16%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 45.5mg 16%

Potassium: 237mg 7%

Sodium: 94mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 131.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.