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Simple Spring Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A fresh and vibrant pasta salad perfect for spring gatherings, combining seasonal vegetables with a creamy pesto dressing.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 lb pasta (Barilla Penne) (firm texture)

Vegetables

  • 1.5 cups peas
  • 8 oz tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 spring onion spring onion

Flavor & Seasoning

  • 1 lemon zest lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann's)
  • 5 oz pesto
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh herbs

  • fresh basil fresh basil

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, halved tomatoes, and chopped spring onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan or a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta