Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pesto:; Handful of basil; 2 - 3 sprigs thyme, stems removed; 2 sprigs oregano, stems removed; 10 garlic scapes, trimmed and chopped into large pieces; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup grated grana padano cheese; Approximately 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; Pinch Kosher salt; To finish the salad:; 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces small bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls)

Servings: persons

For the pesto:
Handful of basil
2 - 3 sprigs thyme, stems removed
2 sprigs oregano, stems removed
10 garlic scapes, trimmed and chopped into large pieces
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup grated grana padano cheese
Approximately 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch Kosher salt
To finish the salad:
8 ounces mini farfalle pasta
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces small bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls)

1
Start by preparing the the pesto. Combine the basil, thyme, and oregano leaves in a small food processor. Add the garlic scapes, walnuts, and grana padano cheese. Pulse until everything is roughly chopped. Gradually continue processing, while streaming in the olive oil, until the pesto is smooth. Season to taste with the Kosher salt.
2
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add one cup of the pesto and mix it with the pasta. Stir in the tomatoes and the bocconcini.
3
Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve chilled.

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pesto:, Handful of basil, 2 - 3 sprigs thyme, stems removed, 2 sprigs oregano, stems removed, and more.

Yes, Pesto 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.

Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

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