Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil, gently packed, stems removed; 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar; 1 pound rigatoni pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup mini bocconcini cheese; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; fresh basil, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh basil, gently packed, stems removed
1 small garlic clove
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 pound rigatoni pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup mini bocconcini cheese
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
fresh basil, to garnish

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For the pesto, place the basil, garlic, almonds, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process 10 seconds to chop. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the machine running, slowly pour in the olive oil in a steady stream until mixture is smooth, about 20 seconds. Add the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and white balsamic vinegar, processing just until incorporated.
2
For the pasta, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until tender, drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl. Let cool slightly.
3
Toss pesto with cooked pasta, tomatoes and bocconcini. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish serving bowl with fresh basil.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh basil, gently packed, stems removed, 1 small garlic clove, 1/2 cup ground almonds, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Caprese Pesto 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 Pesto Pasta Salad

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