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pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pasta in a bowl mixed together.

Easy and Quick Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Morgan Peaceman
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 2 serving spoons
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb corkscrew pasta
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 cups Ciliegine mozzarella
  • ¼ cup pesto

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add in the pasta. Cook until al dente, strain, then add to a large serving bowl.
    1 lb corkscrew pasta
  • Slice the tomatoes in half and add to the pasta. Then, add the mozzarella balls.
    1 cup grape tomatoes, 2 cups Ciliegine mozzarella
  • Dollop 2-3 tablespoons of pesto into the center of the pasta, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Using two large spoons, toss and combine the pesto until the pasta is fully coated.
    ¼ cup pesto
  • Top with additional pesto and serve.
Keyword caprese pasta, cold pasta salad, pasta salad, pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes, warm pasta salad
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