Italian Contemporary Film Festivals Recipes

Pesto pasta salad with cheese and tomatoes

Name: Pesto pasta salad with cheese and tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla cellentani pasta (340g); 1 Tbs Extra virgin olive oil (28g); 1 jar Pesto Barilla Creamy Genovese; 1 ½ [8oz] cup Crumbled feta cheese OR cocktail bocconcini cheese 225g; 1 Cup Diced plum tomatoes OR 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved 220g; 1 Lemon, juiced

25 minutes

Savour the vibrant flavours of our Pesto Pasta Salad with Cheese and Tomatoes, a quick and delicious recipe perfect for any occasion. Featuring Barilla Cellentani pasta, cooked to al dente perfection, this salad is tossed with Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto for a rich, aromatic base. Choose between crumbled feta or cocktail bocconcini cheese for a creamy texture and add juicy tomatoes for a burst of freshness. A squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together, enhancing the flavours with a zesty finish. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a simple family meal, this pesto pasta salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it fresh or prepare it in advance for a convenient, flavourful dish that everyone will love.

Italian Contemporary Film Festivals Recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla cellentani pasta (340g)

1 TbsExtra virgin olive oil (28g)

1 jarPesto Barilla Creamy Genovese

1 ½ [8oz] cupCrumbled feta cheese OR cocktail bocconcini cheese 225g

1 CupDiced plum tomatoes OR 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved 220g

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

Place a pot of water to boil; cook pasta according to package directions, drain 1 minute early.

Step 2

Drain 1 minute early and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, cool down flat on a sheet tray.

Step 3

Mix cold pasta with all ingredients.