Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional); 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
2
Place basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic into a blender or food processor; cover and chop to a coarse paste. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Continue processing until a soft paste has formed. Set pesto aside.
3
Combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, mozzarella, and pesto in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for 45 minutes, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional), and more.

Yes, Caprese Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Caprese Pasta Salad

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