Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A fresh pasta salad tossed with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Light, vibrant, and herbaceous with creamy pockets of cheese. Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (cooked according to package directions)
- 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes (halved (use multi-colored tomatoes if you can find them))
- 8 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese balls (ciliegine, drained)
- 8 ounces prepared or homemade pesto (or to taste)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- fresh basil leaves (optional for garnishing)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 15M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 551mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 191mg
- Calcium
- 324mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 551MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.