Description
A vibrant and fresh pasta salad with pesto, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (4 cups) bowtie pasta, dry
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved
- 1 cup spinach, packed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Mix the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil in a large bowl.
- Add the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss well and serve.
Notes
For an extra touch, add olives or artichokes. Enjoy at room temperature for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, pesto, vegetarian, easy recipes, summer dishes