PESTO PIZZA PASTA SALAD
Ingredients
– Shaped pasta (rotini, bowtie, cavatappi, trottole) – Cherry or grape tomatoes – Pepperonis – Basil pesto – Italian dressing – Olives – Shredded mozzarella cheese – Basil leaves, finely chopped – Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta
1
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain once done and rinse with cold water to cool.
Cut tomatoes and pepperoni
2
While the pasta is cooking, halve the tomatoes and pepperoni.
Add dressing
3
Add basil pesto and Italian dressing to pasta. Mix well until the pasta is evenly coated.
Add veggies
4
Add the tomatoes, pepperonis, and olives to the pasta and mix.
Add cheese and basil
5
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and fresh basil onto the salad and mix gently.
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