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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup classic pesto
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 3/4 cup Sundried Tomato & Herb Tapenade
  • 1 oz pine nuts

To make classic pesto:

  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp packed oregano
  • 2 leaves fresh sage
  • 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup pecorino or parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Other great flavors to try!

*To make it Vegan, substitute 2 tablespoon of nutritional yeast for the cheese*

Instructions

For the Pesto:

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor, drizzle in extra virgin olive oil and mix until smooth or desired consistency.

For the pasta:

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and shock with ice cold water. Toss pasta in a large mixing bowl with all other ingredients. Place in refrigerator, serve chilled.