This Festive Pesto Pasta Salad is a delightful dish perfect for any celebration. It combines al dente pasta with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, the brininess of black olives, the nuttiness of toasted pine nuts, and the aromatic flavor of pesto sauce. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, it's a colorful and flavorful addition to any festive table.
Ingredients: 250g pasta of choice. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup black olives, sliced. 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/3 cup pesto sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Next, drain the pasta and run cold water over it. Move to a big bowl for mixing. Grate Parmesan cheese over the cherry tomatoes, black olives, toasted pine nuts, chopped basil, and add them to the bowl. Add the pesto sauce and toss the ingredients together until they are well mixed. Add pepper and salt to taste. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving so that the flavors can mix. Enjoy! Serve cold.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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