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PESTO PASTA SALAD




Source of Recipe


knorr






List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces uncooked rotelle or spiral pasta
  
• 4 cups broccoli florets
  
• 1 package Knorr® Pesto Pasta Sauce Mix
  
• 1/3 cup Bertolli® Classico™ Olive Oil
  
• 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  
• 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)
  
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
   
2. In large bowl, with wire whisk, combine Knorr® Pesto Pasta Sauce Mix, Olive Oil and vinegar. Add pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes: 8 cups

For a quick main-dish pasta salad...try adding 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken.