Christina Townsend
@epicurecaramelchr
Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad made with rotini pasta, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, and a flavorful pesto dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at gatherings.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups
- 3 tablespoons, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup, halved
- 1/2 cup, small (pearlini)
- 2 leaves, finely shredded
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad.
Step 1
Start by bringing a generous pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once bubbling, add the rotini pasta and cook it until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, which should take about eight minutes.
Step 3
After cooking, drain the pasta and set it aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together the vibrant pesto, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, granulated garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5
Mix until the ingredients harmonize beautifully.
Step 6
Next, introduce the cooked rotini to the bowl, tossing it gently to ensure every twist and turn is coated in the luscious pesto.
Step 7
Finally, fold in the halved grape tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, and finely shredded basil leaves, mixing until everything is well combined.
Step 8
This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that will transport you to a sun-drenched Italian terrace with every bite.
Step 9
Enjoy your culinary creation!.