Fresh Pesto Pasta Dish - Ideal for Summer Picnics

Name: Fresh Pesto Pasta Dish - Ideal for Summer Picnics
Ingredients: 1 tbsp salt for the pasta water; 350g (12oz) fusilli or any spiral-shaped pasta; 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 7 tbsp good-quality olive oil (extra virgin); A small garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp pinenuts; can swap for almonds, walnuts, or cashews; 1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated; 1/2 tsp kosher or cooking salt; A handful of mini basil leaves for a finishing touch (optional); 220g (7oz) baby bocconcini, halved after draining; 1 cup (40g) of baby arugula leaves packed together; 250g (about 1 cup, heaped) cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1/2 tsp kosher or regular cooking salt; 2 tbsp mayonnaise (recommend Hellman’s or S&W brands)

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Whip up this flavorful Pasta with basil pesto, fresh cherry tomatoes, and bocconcini. Great for gatherings and outdoor meals.

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