Easy Red Pesto Pasta Salad
Super easy and delicious pasta salad made from using a jar of red pesto and a few chopped vegetables. Great for lunches, potlucks or a side dish to a barbecue.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz Spiral pasta uncooked
- 1/2 Cup red pesto
- 1/2 red onion diced small
- 1/2 Red pepper diced small
- 1/2 Green pepper diced small
- 1/2 Yellow pepper diced small
- 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- Small bunch of fresh basil roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Remove and drain. Rinse in cold water and drain until no more water comes out of the pasta. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
- Add the red pesto and stir well. Add all the vegetables and stir until combined well. Stir in parmesan cheese and fresh basil, reserving a small amount of each for garnish. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
- Will keep up to two days covered in the refridgerator.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Red Pesto Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 221
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 327mg14%
Potassium 178mg5%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 565IU11%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.