I made a very easy and flavorful italian pasta salad. Perfect for the coming of spring tomorrow!
Recipe: Pesto pasta salad
(use whole wheat pasta for healthier meal)
2 cups: Pasta
2-4 tbsp: Pesto(basil, pine nuts,olive oil, garlic,black pepper,salt, parmesan cheese)-- can buy from store!!
1/2 cup:grape tomatoes
1-2 tbsp:sundried tomatoes(chopped)
1 tsp capers
2tbsp: fresh lemon juice
mozzarella cheese cut in cubes (can omit for healthier meal)
fresh basil(for garnish)
Directions: Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and place pasta in a bowl. Add the pesto(blend all ingredients until medium thickness; add more olive oil if necessary), grape tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, capers, and mozzarella cheese. Add salt according to taste while still hot. Mix and garnish with basil chiffonade. Enjoy warm or cold!
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