Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
cooking information
prep. time:
15 min
cook time:
71 min
serving information
serves:
4
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz.) Rotini pasta (or fusilli pasta)
- 3/4 cup Classico® Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce
- 1 can (3.8 oz.) Sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup Roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Rinse well and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta and Pesto Sauce until well coated. Stir in olives, peppers and cheese. Cover and refrigeratefor 1 hour. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve chilled.
Tips
If desired, substitute Classico Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread with Classico Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce & Spread.If desired, add small pieces/balls of fresh mozzarella cheese.