Foolproof Living · by Aysegul Sanford★ 5.0 (7)
Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 29%·PRO 49%
CARBS 64G43% OF CAL
5G FIBER52G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 27G41% OF CAL
9G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A fresh caprese pasta salad with homemade basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella. Served cold or warm, it's ideal for picnics and summer gatherings.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves (loosely packed)
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or sliced almonds)
- 2 small cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb pasta (orecchiette, rotini, or your favorite gluten-free pasta)
- 1 ½ lbs cherry tomatoes (sliced or cut in half)
- 10 ounces small mozzarella cheese balls (or a whole log cut into bite size pieces)
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Handful of fresh basil leaves (to use as garnish)
- Salt & pepper to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 29%·PRO 49%
CARBS 64G43% OF CAL
5G FIBER52G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 27G41% OF CAL
9G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 489mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 266mg
- Calcium
- 285mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 489MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.