Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

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24g protein · 1 h 30 min · 665 kcal

Recipe by anitalianinmykitchen.comanitalianinmykitchen.com

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Nutrition Facts

Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

Amount per serving (1 of 3 servings)

Calories 665Calories from fat 378

% Daily Value*

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Typical valuesPer serving

Energy665 kcal / 2782 kJ

Fat42 g

Carbohydrate50 g

of which sugars4 g

Fibre3 g

Protein24 g

Salt1.7 g

Step-by-step photos and the author’s notes are on anitalianinmykitchen.com.

Pesto pasta salad is full of fresh Italian flavor and is simple to assemble with basil pesto, tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.

1 h 30 min3 servings665 kcal

3-4 cups al dente pasta (butterfly or spiral pasta) (approximately 2 - 2 1/2 cups / 250 - 300 g dry)
1/2-3/4 cup basil pesto
10-12 pitted black olives (halved)
8-10 small mozzarella balls (halved or quarted)
8-10 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved or quartered)
5-6 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
2-3 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed or desired)
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta and pesto, add the the black olives, mozzarella balls, tomatoes, basil, salt and olive oil and combine. Chill one hour before serving. Enjoy!

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