Creamy Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad
Creamy Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad
25 minutes total
- Cheese
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Pesto Sauce
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This pasta dish is fresh, colorful and full of flavor. Rotini pasta is tossed with Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto for a rich base. Sweet cherry tomatoes and crisp red onion add brightness. Crumbled feta brings a tangy finish. Served slightly cooled, it has a light and refreshing feel. The combination of creamy, tangy and fresh ingredients keeps each bite balanced. It’s an easy option for gatherings, lunches or simple meals.
Pasta Salad Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Rotini Pasta |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto |
| 1 | Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved |
| ½ | Cup Red Onion, Diced |
| 6 | Ounces Feta Cheese, Crumbled |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, season with salt and cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
Step 2
Drain pasta; drizzle with olive oil and cool down on a sheet tray.
Step 3
In a large bowl stir all the ingredients together [optional: basil garnish].
Creamy Tomato Pesto Sauce
Barilla Creamy Tomato Pesto is a smooth blend of sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, delivering an irresistible taste of Italy.
What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Tomato Pesto is a red pesto made with tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and an array of cheeses.
What can you eat Pesto with? Barilla Pesto is a quick and easy versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce