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(Pasta Salad) Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
16 oz bowtie pasta
2 cups basil leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp walnuts
½ Tbsp lemon zest (from one lemon)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
8 oz ciliegine mozzarella (cherry sized-mozzarella balls), quartered
Optional: balsamic reduction, for drizzling
Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to instructions on package, about 11-13 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cooled.
While pasta is cooking, in a food processor, add basil, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pulse to combine. With the machine running, slowly add olive oil. Blend until pesto is smooth.
In a large serving bowl, toss pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto until dressing evenly coats the pasta. Serve at room temperature.
Optional: drizzle with balsamic reduction.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10 servings
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Good summer salad

 

 

 

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