How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (I use Medium Shells) or 1 lb medium pasta shell (I use Medium Shells), coarse salt, 1 cup prepared pesto sauce, from the refrigerated case in the supermarket, 1 lemon, juice and zest of, and more.

Is Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing suitable as pasta & noodles?

Yes, Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing?

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

Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing Recipe

Name: Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (I use Medium Shells) or 1 lb medium pasta shell (I use Medium Shells); coarse salt; 1 cup prepared pesto sauce, from the refrigerated case in the supermarket; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 4 scallions, chopped; 3/4 lb ricotta salata, chopped and crumbled (I use Perlini, pearl size) or 1 lb bocconcini, mini pieces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, pieces halved (I use Perlini, pearl size); black pepper

Pasta Salad With Lemon-Pesto Dressing – a delicious recipe with macaroni, salt, pesto sauce, lemon, flat leaf parsley, grape tomatoes. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

Servings: persons

1 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (I use Medium Shells) or 1 lb medium pasta shell (I use Medium Shells)
coarse salt
1 cup prepared pesto sauce, from the refrigerated case in the supermarket
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, chopped
3/4 lb ricotta salata, chopped and crumbled (I use Perlini, pearl size) or 1 lb bocconcini, mini pieces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, pieces halved (I use Perlini, pearl size)
black pepper

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
354 kcal
Category
Pasta & Noodles

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