PESTO PASTA SALAD
MAKES 8 cups
PREP TIME: 10 Minute(s)
COOK TIME: 20 Minute(s)
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces uncooked rotelle or spiral pasta
4 cups broccoli florets
1 package Knorr® Pesto sauce mix
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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PREPARATION
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
Combine Knorr® Pesto sauce mix, olive oil and vinegar in large bowl with wire whisk. Add pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
For a quick main-dish pasta salad...try adding 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken OR 6 ounces cooked shrimp OR 1 cup diced cooked ham.
NUTRITION INFORMATION per serving
Calories 220, Calories From Fat 90, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 10g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 250mg, Total Carbohydrates 25g, Sugars 2g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 10g, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 60%, Calcium 15%, Iron 8%
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