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Pesto Pasta Salad

Bright, cozy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this pasta combines two types of noodles and peas tossed in a pesto-mayonnaise sauce. Finished with a rich sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s a quick, delicious meal great for any occasion.

Prep: Cook: 158
Pesto Pasta Salad

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta for 10-12 minutes in salted water. Drain well and rinse under cool water to stop cooking.

  2. 2

    While the pasta is boiling, whisk together pesto and mayonnaise.

  3. 3

    Drain pasta well and toss the pasta with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Gently fold pesto mayonnaise mixture into cooked pasta. Add peas, pignoli, and parmesan cheese mixing well.

  5. 5

    Serve at room temperature. If chilled, allow for 15-30 minutes to come to room temperature before serving.