Yield: 5
Contents
Pesto Pasta Salad
A creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful dinner.
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large clove garlic, quartered
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook according to package directions. One minute before the pasta is done, stir in broccoli. Cook for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold running water to stop further cooking.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a mini food processor. Process until almost smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the pasta and broccoli, along with tomatoes. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Yield
5Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 317Total Fat 15.7gSaturated Fat 2.4gCholesterol 6mgSodium 474mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 5.3gSugar 1gProtein 8.2g
