Pepita Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

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PEPITA PESTO



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A mild, nutty-tasting (though nut-free) vegan pesto made with pepitas, parsley, and basil. Tastes great on pasta or bread.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup fresh parsley
⅓ cup pepitas
1 (2/3 ounce) package fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, pepitas, basil, lemon juice, water, and garlic salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended into a coarse meal. Pour olive oil in slowly and pulse a few times until pesto has come together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 119.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PEPITA PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Versatile Pepita Pesto, flavored with garam masala, imparts vibrant flavor and color to pasta salad. It's a delicious way to introduce your family and friends to this Indian spice blend. Photo credit: Adrianna Adarme from A Cozy Kitchen.

Provided by McCormick Gourmet

Categories     Salad and Dressings,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tbsps unsalted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic peeled
3/4 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Garam Masala Blend
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil
8 oz pasta such as rotini or penne
1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
2 large tomatoes cut into cubes
1 cucumber peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives sliced

Steps:

  • For the Pepita Pesto, place parsley, mint, pepitas, Parmesan cheese, garlic, garam masala and salt in food processor; cover. Process just until smooth. Gradually add oil with machine running. Process until well blended and smooth
  • For the Pasta Salad, cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse under cold water; drain well
  • Mix Pepita Pesto and yogurt in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; toss to coat well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 Calories

FABULOUS PESTO PASTA SALAD



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This chilled pasta salad is perfect as a side dish or a main course. Serve with warm garlic bread and the perfect wine!

Provided by ERILEY

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil
½ cup chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 730.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

BUILD YOUR OWN PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid's favourite veg

Provided by Paul Ainsworth

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

400g farfalle pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
50g pine nuts
5 tbsp pesto (see recipe, right and below, if you want to make your own)
10 large basil leaves
½ lemon, juiced and zested
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, shaved
halved cherry tomatoes, drained sweetcorn, peas, rocket

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and toss in 1 tbsp of the oil. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool, tossing occasionally so it doesn't stick.
  • Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan over a low heat, constantly moving them for 4-5 mins until browned. When the pasta has completely cooled, toss through the pesto, toasted pine nuts, remaining olive oil, basil, lemon zest and juice, and the tomatoes, sweetcorn, peas and rocket, if using. Season, then scatter over the parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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