Pasta Salad with Pesto
Ingredients 8 oz (about 2 cups) pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle work well) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Optional: 1/2 cup sliced black olives or artichoke hearts Execution 1 Cook the Pasta:Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to … Read more