Cellentani & Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Cellentani & Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
25 minutes total
- Cheese
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Pesto Sauce
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomato
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This pasta salad recipe is fresh, creamy and full of flavor. Cellentani pasta holds the Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto in every twist. Cherry tomatoes add sweetness and brightness. Mozzarella pearls bring a soft, milky finish, while lemon juice adds a light lift. Served slightly cooled, it’s both refreshing and satisfying. The mix of creamy cheese and fresh ingredients keeps each bite balanced. It’s an easy choice for gatherings, lunches or everyday meals.
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Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Cellentani Pasta |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto |
| 1 | Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 2 | Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved |
| ⅓ | Cup Mozzarella Cheese Pearls |
| ½ | Lemon, Juice Only |
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, cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile cut the cherry tomatoes and squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl.
Step 3
Drain pasta and drizzle with olive oil, cool down on a sheet pan.
Step 4
In a bowl mix pesto, cheese, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Toss with pasta and let sit 10 minutes before serving [optional basil garnish].
Cellentani
A delightful corkscrew-shaped pasta, Barilla Cellentani is as fun to look at as it is to eat. With its tubular centre and ridged surface, Cellentani is perfect for a hearty pasta meal, capturing every drop of your favourite sauce and trapping vegetables, meat or fish in every delicious forkful. Barilla Cellentani is also a favourite for cold pasta salads and casseroles.
- Shape Short en-ca
- Cook time 11 mins
- Pack size 340 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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