Name: Cold Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 450 g (1 lb) short pasta; 190 g (3/4 cup) basil pesto; 300 g (10 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved; 225 g (8 oz) fresh mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella; 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper

Cold Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

A chilled pasta salad with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

YieldServes 6

Prep15 minutes

Cook12 minutes

Total27 minutes plus chilling

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Ingredients

450 g (1 lb) short pasta
190 g (3/4 cup) basil pesto
300 g (10 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
225 g (8 oz) fresh mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water until just al dente.
Drain and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain thoroughly.
Put the pasta in a large bowl and stir in the pesto while the pasta is still slightly warm.
Fold in the tomatoes and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving.