PESTO PASTA SALAD

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I believe I got this recipe from one of Sandra Lee's television shows years back.

Provided by annie Kelly

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box fusilli pasta- i use ronzoni
1 1 container [7ozs] of pesto sauce or use your home made pesto
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c white wine vinegar-heinz
2 c cherry tomatoes halved or grape tomatoes
1 1/4 c pine nuts-optional
salt n pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again shaking to get most of the water off the pasta.
  • 2. Then place pasta into a large bowl.
  • 3. In small bowl whisk together the pesto sauce oil and vinegar. Pour over pasta. Then add your tomatoes and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill
  • 4. To serve sprinkle with pine nuts and garnish with some basil.

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