Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces other medium-size pasta
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1/3 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• cooking time represents the cooking of the pasta

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. cook the rigatoni until just tender. drain and rinse with cold water. pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a large bowl.
• 2 add the tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto and parmesan cheese to the pasta. toss gently. taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary.
• 3 if making ahead and storing in the refrigerator, remove the salad from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving, if possible.