Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ingredients: 8 oz. jar Classico traditional basil pesto
1 cup mayonnaise
cheese-filled spinach or plain tortellini
tri-colored pasta (Creste di Gallo is good)
sugar snap peas, blanched
broccoli, blanched
carrot rounds, blanched
sliced black olives
pepperoni chunks
grape tomatoes
artichoke hearts, quartered
green onions, chopped
shredded Parmesan cheese (about 4 oz.)
salt (I use coarse Kosher)
pepper
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Directions:Serves: Your choice
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Mix pesto with an equal amount of mayonnaise. You may want to add more pesto to your taste.
Cook as much pasta as you want according to package directions. Rinse, drain, and cool.
Add as much of the other items as you wish. A variety of colors and textures is most appetizing.
Just before serving, combine pasta, variations, and enough dressing to lightly cover. Sprinkle cheese on top and lightly toss. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers and then bring to room temperature before serving again. |
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Notes: This is a recipe from Winners, but with a pesto short-cut! Classico pesto was recommended to me by an Italian friend. You can add any amounts of all ingredients according to your taste. This recipe is great for a crowd, because you can make huge batches!
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