Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad
Description
Caprese pasta salad made with rotini pasta, prepared pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes for a colorful pasta version of Italian Caprese salad.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
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3 tablespoons pesto, or to taste
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
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1/2 cup small (pearlini) fresh mozzarella balls
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2 leaves fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
2
Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.