Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Pesto is great with pasta whether it's warm OR cold. This creamy pesto pasta salad is a great make-ahead side dish to feed a crowd, or a great dinner all on its own.

Provided by The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence

Categories     Entrées     Side Dishes     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 clove garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed tightly)
¼ cup olive oil
¾ cup buttermilk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound campanelle (rotini or gemelli pasta)
1 cucumber (halved and sliced)
2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 orange pepper (large dice)
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella (diced or small balls)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to the package instructions, until it is al dente - about 9 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to wash off the starch. Transfer the pasta to large bowl and let it cool.
  • Make the dressing. Using a food processor running with the lid on, drop the garlic and Parmesan cheese down the feed tube and process to fine crumbs. Add the pine nuts and process again. Add the basil leaves and drizzle the olive oil down the feed tube slowly while the processor runs and blends everything together. Add the buttermilk and mayonnaise and process until smooth. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
  • Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, orange peppers, red onion and fresh mozzarella to the bowl with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and fresh ground black pepper and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 609 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD



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I love pesto so this is one of my absolute favorites. I took it to a picnic and it didn't last long at all. It's from the Favorite Brand Names Cookbook.

Provided by pesce_gurl

Categories     Potluck

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (7 ounce) package refrigerated prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1/2 cup pitted ripe sliced ripe olives
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix pesto and salad dressing until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3

CREAMY PESTO & CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

85g pasta shapes
½ red pepper , chopped
handful halved cherry tomatoes
1 cooked chicken breast
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the red pepper with the cherry tomatoes and chicken. Mix the pesto and crème fraîche. Drain the pasta, then stir it through. Toss through the veg and chicken and eat immediately, or pack into a container for lunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Taste the Mediterranean with our Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad! Black olives and sun-dried tomatoes highlight this easy-to-make scrumptious pesto pasta salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 container (7 oz.) CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2-1/2 cups rotini pasta, cooked
1/2 cup sliced black olives
3 Tbsp. chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix pesto and dressing in large bowl until blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 8 g

CREAMY ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Wow the whole family with a Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad. Adding Parmesan cheese emphasizes that rich, Italian flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups mini penne pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Olive with Red Bell Pepper Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby arugula, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips, drained
1 pkg. (4 oz.) POLLY-O Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk; toss until smooth and evenly coated. Add arugula, tomatoes and peppers; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Stir in Parmesan and nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g

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