Description
A vibrant and refreshing Bow Tie Pasta Salad featuring cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh basil, perfect for gatherings and quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta, dry
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved
- 1 cup spinach, packed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, bocconcini cheese, chopped spinach, and basil. Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss everything until evenly coated.
- Serve your pasta salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Customize with additional veggies or proteins for a heartier meal. Make it ahead to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, vegetarian, quick meal, family recipe, potluck side