Easy Pesto Pasta Salad (Fresh in 25 Minutes)

Easy Pesto Pasta Salad (Fresh in 25 Minutes)

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Make Easy Pesto Pasta Salad with rotini, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and lemon. It is fresh, fast, and sturdy enough for cookouts or meal prep.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator
  • Serving bowl
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1 pint (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella pearls, drained
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2/3 cup basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water, as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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