Penne Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Penne Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package truRoots® Ancient Grains Organic Penne

½ cup prepared fresh basil pesto

1 (8 ounce) container mozzarella pearls (perline)*

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes

halved

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives

drained

4 sprigs Fresh basil sprigs

for garnish

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water just until al dente about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella tomatoes Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs if desired.

Nutritional Information

Penne Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 285.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 22%

Carbohydrates: 24.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 6.5g 32%

Cholesterol: 29.2mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 554.2IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 8.8mg 15%

Folate: 11.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 151.2mg 15%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 14.9mg 5%

Potassium: 139.4mg 4%

Sodium: 269.4mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 142.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.