Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella (Quick & Easy 30-Min Recipe) - Recipe By M

Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella (Quick & Easy 30-Min Recipe) - Recipe By M

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Bursting with basil pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella, this pasta salad delivers fresh, crowd-pleasing Italian flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces short dry pasta such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon, optional

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