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Easy Pesto Pasta Salad: 30-Minute Cold Noodle Recipe

Quick Basil Noodle Dish

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Pasta dry, any short shape like fusilli or penne
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese pearls or cubed
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Peperoncini sliced

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook 16 oz of dry noodles according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain the cooked noodles and immediately rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
  • Transfer the cooled noodles to a large mixing bowl. Add 1 pint of halved cherry tomatoes, 8 oz of mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup of diced red onion, and 0.25 cup of sliced peperoncini.
  • Pour 1 cup of basil sauce over the ingredients. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.