Name: Cellentani & Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

Cellentani & Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

25 minutes

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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.

Pasta Salad Recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

1Box Barilla^® Cellentani Pasta

1Jar Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

⅓Cup Mozzarella Cheese Pearls

½Lemon, 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].

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Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce

Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like Italian basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a 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

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