Classic Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
This pesto caprese pasta salad is the pasta salad to make for any cookout or dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 strainer
- 1 large serving bowl
- 2 serving spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes sliced in half
- 2 cups Bocconcini Mozzarella
- ¼ cup Pesto Sauce
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 Pasta
- Slice the tomatoes in half and add to the pasta. Then, add the mozzarella balls.1 cup Grape Tomatoes, 2 cups Bocconcini 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 Sauce
- Top with additional pesto and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
