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

Pesto pasta salad with cheese and tomatoes

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.

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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

1Lemon, juiced

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.