Pesto Pasta Salad
Courtesy of ClassicoŽ Pasta Sauce
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 11 Min.
Chill Time: 1 Hr.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 11 Min.
Chill Time: 1 Hr.
What you need:
* 1 pkg. (8 oz.) rotini pasta
* 3/4 c. ClassicoŽ Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread
* 1 can (3.8 oz.) sliced ripe olives,drained
* 1/2 c. chopped roasted red peppers
* 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
* 3/4 c. ClassicoŽ Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread
* 1 can (3.8 oz.) sliced ripe olives,drained
* 1/2 c. chopped roasted red peppers
* 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
What to do:
1. Cook pasta al dente according to pkg. instructions. Rinse well and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta and Pesto Sauce until well coated. Stir in olives, peppers and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve chilled.
* TIP: If desired, substitute ClassicoŽ Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread with ClassicoŽ Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce & Spread.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta and Pesto Sauce until well coated. Stir in olives, peppers and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve chilled.
* TIP: If desired, substitute ClassicoŽ Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread with ClassicoŽ Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce & Spread.