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Pesto Pasta Salad #SundaySupper

May 10, 2015 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 38 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!

Today for Sunday Supper we are sharing with you our favorite Mother’s Day recipes.  I went with a classic Pesto Pasta Salad which is perfect for serving for brunch on Mother’s Day!  I love it and I have to admit, it’s the best pesto sauce I have ever made.

Pesto Pasta Salad #SundaySupper

This pasta dish is made with fresh basil from my garden, cherry tomatoes and marinated Mozzarella Balls that I purchased from Trader Joe’s.  I love the Mozzarella Balls!  I also used a spiral pasta because it holds the pesto flavor very well.  The dish is light, refreshing and perfect for a main salad or as a side dish.  We served it with chicken on the side.  It is a win, win recipe in this house!

Pesto Pasta Salad #SundaySupper

Pesto Pasta Salad
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
A light, summery pasta salad made with homemade pesto, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.
Author: Jennifer Drummond
Recipe type: Pasta Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 12 cups
Ingredients
  • 6 cups spiral pasta
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 12 mozzarella balls, cut in half
Instructions
  1. In a large pot add about 8 cups of water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta and add to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, add basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese. On low speed, drizzle olive oil and process until combined. Pour over cooked pasta and mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. Add tomatoes and cheese to pasta and season with salt if desired.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 328 Fat: 20 Carbohydrates: 29 Sugar: 1.3 Sodium: 101 Fiber: 2 Protein: 8
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Pesto Pasta Salad #SundaySupper Today I won’t be celebrating Mother’s Day with my Mom.  She lives in North Carolina, and I am here in California.  I do miss her dearly and I wanted to wish her the best Mother’s Day ever!  Love you Mom!!


Be sure to check out the rest of the #SundaySupper recipes.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Toodles,

Jennifer

Pesto Pasta Salad #SundaySupper
Celebratory Sips

  • Ginger Shandy by Nosh My Way
  • La Vie en Rose by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Momma’s Mimosa by Our Good Life

Starters and Salads

  • Cheese Bread by Ninja Baker
  • Classic Basil Pesto Crostini by Cooking Chat
  • Fennel and Radish Citrus Salad by Tasting Page
  • Healthy Ham Salad Minis by Momma’s Meals
  • Pate with Spiced Pears by The Joyful Foodie
  • Pesto Pasta Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Super Sunny Dutch Oven Sourdough by What Smells So Good?

Hearty Mains

  • Blackberry Almond Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast by The Crumby Cupcake
  • Broccoli Cheddar Frittata with Tomatoes by The Wimpy Vegetarian
  • Chicken and Pepper Rice with Fried Egg by Family Foodie
  • Chicken Tajine with Prunes and Almonds by The Petit Gourmet
  • Coriander Salmon with Capered Green Beans by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Dutch Baby Pancake by Curious Cuisiniere
  • Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs and Ramps in Puff Pastry by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Mimosa Waffles by Sew You Think You Can Cook
  • Mushroom Manchego Cream Filled Crepes by Lifestyle Food Artistry
  • Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad by Casa de Crews
  • Smoked Salmon & Shaved Asparagus Gruyere Quiche with a Pine Nut Crust by Simply Healthy Family

Treats and Sweets

  • 5 Favorite Pancake Toppings by Sunday Supper
  • Angel Food Cakes in a Jar by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Black Cow Cupcakes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Blueberry Breakfast Cake by Noshing With The Nolands
  • Bourbon Peach Frozen Yogurt by Food Lust People Love
  • Cherry Cheesecake Pastry Braid by The Redhead Baker
  • Crustless Creamy Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake by Magnolia Days
  • Deluxe Salted Caramel Turtle Sundae by The Weekend Gourmet
  • Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream Cake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts by Life Tastes Good
  • Lemon Brownies by Pies and Plots
  • Lower Fat Peach Cheesecake by Food Done Light
  • Mini Chocolate Marshmallow Bombe Soufflé by Nik Snacks
  • Mini Lemon Almond Cupcakes by Caroline’s Cooking
  • Nutella Cheesecake Shooters by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
  • Pavlova by The Freshman Cook
  • Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Raspberry Mascarpone Mini Tarts by Palatable Pastime
  • Rose Apple Custard Tart by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • Soft-Baked Lemon Coconut Cookies by One Sweet Mess
  • Steamed Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake by Wallflour Girl
  • Sunshine Lemon Cake Pop Bouquet by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Triple Chocolate Layer Cake by Take A Bite Out of Boca

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Filed Under: Pasta, Salad and Soups, Sunday Supper Tagged With: pasta, Pesto, Recipe, salad, SundaySupper

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Comments

  1. Renee Dobbs says

    May 10, 2015 at 3:32 AM

    Such a great salad for summer. I can’t wait to make pesto with my basil plants.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 6:45 AM

      Thank you Renee! Nothing beats fresh basil from the garden.

      Reply
  2. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

    May 10, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I love serving pasta salads as sides instead of potatoes during the summer. Have a very Happy Mother’s Day.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 6:46 AM

      Thank you! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!

      Reply
  3. cookingchat (@cookingchat) says

    May 10, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    pesto is very popular in our family, too! looks like a great salad.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 6:48 AM

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  4. taranoland says

    May 10, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    I have a jar of pesto in the pantry, this will soon be making an appearance on our menu, thank you!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      I’m smiling! 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day Tara!

      Reply
  5. thatskinnychickcanbake says

    May 10, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    I just planted my basil yesterday! I can’t wait to harvest it and make your fabulous salad!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you Liz! I just love fresh basil from the garden! Happy Mother’s Day!

      Reply
  6. Valerie Cathell Clark says

    May 10, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I love this salad! Nothing better than pesto and tomatoes — bright and fresh and perfect for Mother’s Day!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      Thank you Valerie! This is one of my favorites! So fresh and easy to make!

      Reply
  7. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    May 10, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    It’s super foggy outside, and this dish makes me feel like summer in Tahoe. Sunny and warm. It’s just the type of dish I love – and perfect for a potluck!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      I just love Tahoe! Hoping to make a trip there soon!

      Reply
  8. Kelly Page says

    May 10, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Looks wonderful and love that you can use fresh basil from your garden!

    Reply
  9. Cindy Kerschner says

    May 10, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Great idea Jennifer! You can’t go wrong with pesto and pasta!

    Reply
  10. petitgourmetsd says

    May 10, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Jennifer! Happy mother’s day! this salad looks gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      Hi! Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to you too! 🙂

      Reply
  11. culinarycam says

    May 10, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I LOVE pesto and can’t wait till we have enough fresh basil to make some. Thanks for this recipe and thanks, too, for posting during my first hosting experience. What fun!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 10, 2015 at 8:35 PM

      Thank you for hosting this weekend! You did a great job! Happy Mother’s Day!

      Reply
  12. rahulrastogi1991 says

    June 10, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Oooo yum, this looks great for dinner tonight with the lemon chix i was going to make, and for lunch tomorrow! Thanks Miss jennifer!
    Have a great day!

    Reply

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