Basil Pesto Pasta Salad
Homemade basil pesto tossed with pasta, tomatoes and spinach — great for lunchboxes.
No reviews yet- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Serves
- 6
- Est. cost
- $11.96
About $1.99 per serve. Costs are estimates in AUD, not live supermarket prices.
Ingredients
About this recipe
A make-ahead pasta salad that's perfect for picnics, barbecues and school lunches. The quick blender pesto is fresher and cheaper than a jar.
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
11 min
Step 2
Blend the basil, parmesan, garlic, oil and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt.
Step 3
Toss the pasta with the pesto, tomato and spinach. Serve or refrigerate until needed.
Cooking tips
Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water for salads — it stops the cooking and keeps it from sticking.
Storage
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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