Tomato Mozzarella and Pesto Pasta Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Tomato Mozzarella and Pesto Pasta Salad—a true celebration of fresh flavors and Italian-inspired ingredients. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weekday dinners, this recipe combines al dente penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil pesto for a dish that’s as comforting as it is refreshing. Tossed with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoned to perfection, this 15-minute pasta salad is garnished with fresh basil leaves for a delightful finishing touch. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this easy, versatile salad is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

300 grams penne pasta
250 grams cherry tomatoes
200 grams fresh mozzarella balls
100 grams basil pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 grams fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and add them to the mixing bowl with the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss everything gently to combine.

Step 5

Add the basil pesto to the pasta mix and stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and give the salad one final mix.

Step 7

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(895.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2450.5

Total Fat 120.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 181.2mg	0%
Sodium 4278.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 94.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1435.8mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1873.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 40.2%