Best Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes
ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD
Italian Pesto Pasta Salad is a flavorful side dish that's guaranteed to be the star of every potluck or get-together you attend. The addition of the pesto turns this classic pasta salad into a summer must have!
Provided by Sandra McCollum
Categories Side Dish
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to completely cool to room temperature.
- In a mason jar add Italian salad dressing and pesto - screw on mason jar lid and vigorously shake to combine dressing and pesto.
- In a large salad bowl add pasta, dressing, onion, cucumber, tomato, and cheese. Toss to combine. Cover and chill for an hour and serve.
- This is a great side dish to make the day before.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 499 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD
I love pesto so this is one of my absolute favorites. I took it to a picnic and it didn't last long at all. It's from the Favorite Brand Names Cookbook.
Provided by pesce_gurl
Categories Potluck
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix pesto and salad dressing until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3
CREAMY PESTO & CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the red pepper with the cherry tomatoes and chicken. Mix the pesto and crème fraîche. Drain the pasta, then stir it through. Toss through the veg and chicken and eat immediately, or pack into a container for lunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
CREAMY ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD
Wow the whole family with a Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad. Adding Parmesan cheese emphasizes that rich, Italian flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk; toss until smooth and evenly coated. Add arugula, tomatoes and peppers; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Stir in Parmesan and nuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g
CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
If you like simple pasta salads you should try this. I love this in the summer but you could have this any time. I didn't see any other recipes like this that used both dressings so I thought I'd share mine. They really do go well together. This is pretty versatile and you can add any veggies that you'd like.
Provided by MTpockets
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
- Add pasta and toss to coat.
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
- *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 849.8, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 11.6
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