Butterfly Pasta Salad

20 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3⁄4 lb (340 g) farfalle pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3⁄4 cup diced mozzarella cheese
  • 3⁄4 cup Pesto Sauce, prepared
  • 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts or pistachio nuts, optional
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Preparation

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil and cool to room temperature.
  2. Place all ingredients in large serving bowl and gently toss to combine.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 540, Fat 19 g (Saturated 5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 75 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 18 g.

Tips

Serve warm for a delicious side dish.