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Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 12 minutesTotal: 17 minutes
Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad – just 6 simple ingredients for the best make-ahead side dish!
Scale:
Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle (bowtie) pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (avocado oil works too)
- 6 oz. (3/4 cup) traditional prepared pesto
- 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2.25 oz. can sliced black olives, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare pasta to ‘al dente’ per box instructions. Drain and run cold water through the pasta in the strainer for a few seconds.
- Add pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add oil, followed by all remaining ingredients. Stir until well mixed.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
You can also use whole wheat pasta, but you might have to add a little more oil as it tends to be a little drier than regular pasta. My thoughts on pesto: Store-Bought Vs. Homemade Pesto: Which is Cheaper?
Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 2/3 cup
- Calories: 405
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 14g
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