The Pioneer Woman'S Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: The Pioneer Woman'S Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces corkscrew pasta; 1/3 cup prepared pesto; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup mayo; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk more for thinning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 head romaine lettuce large, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup grape tomatoes halved; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into cubes; 4 tablespoons pine nuts optional; 8 Parmesan extra, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

8 ounces corkscrew pasta
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk more for thinning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 head romaine lettuce large, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
4 tablespoons pine nuts optional
8 Parmesan extra, for sprinkling

1
Cook the pasta in salted water, drain it & rinse in cold water. Allow pasta to dry slightly, then toss in a bowl with 4 tablespoons pesto. Add Parmesan and toss. Cover and refrigerate pasta until cold.
2
Make the dressing by whisking together the mayo, sour cream, and milk with the rest of the pesto. Add salt and pepper, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed. * The dressing needs to be somewhat thin and pourable in order to coat the lettuce and pasta later. Set the dressing aside.
3
If you're using pine nuts, toast them over medium-low heat in a small skillet until they brown slightly. Set them aside.
4
To assemble the avengers....jk the salads, make a bed of lettuce in a large bowl, then add a generous layer of pesto-coated pasta. Add tomatoes & chunks of cheese. Spoon a good amount of dressing all over the top; it should be thin enough to seep down into the salad, not so thick it will stay on top of everything.
5
Sprinkle salads with pine nuts and a little extra Parmesan and serve!

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 8 ounces corkscrew pasta, 1/3 cup prepared pesto, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mayo, and more.

Yes, The Pioneer Woman'S 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.

The Pioneer Woman'S Pesto Pasta Salad

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