Pesto Pasta Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes And Mozzar

Name: Pesto Pasta Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes And Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound box of your favorite store bought pasta, small in shape; 1 pound of tomatoes, chopped; 12 ounces of mozzarella cheese, chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves); 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups good olive oil; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1
Place the walnuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, and process for about 15 seconds.
2
Add in the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil to the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed.
3
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and puree for a minute.
4
Prepare the pasta to the directions on the box. If you are in a rush, slightly over cook the pasta, and when it's draining in the sink run cold water on it. This will stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
5
Meanwhile, chop up the tomatoes and the mozzarella, and set them aside.
6
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella. Combine well and check for seasoning. Add in any salt and pepper as needed.

1761

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 pound box of your favorite store bought pasta, small in shape, 1 pound of tomatoes, chopped, 12 ounces of mozzarella cheese, chopped, 1/2 cup walnuts, and more.

Yes, Pesto Pasta Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes And Mozzarella 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pesto Pasta Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes And Mozzarella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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