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Ina Garten Pesto Pasta Salad

Ina Garten Pesto Pasta Salad You Can't Resist This Summer

Ina Garten's Pesto Pasta Salad is a flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 32 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces fusilli or bow-tie pasta Choose high-quality pasta for optimal texture
For the Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Can use thawed frozen spinach
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves Fresh is recommended
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil Chopped
For the Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for superior flavor
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts Use raw for best taste
  • 1/4 cup walnuts Use raw for best taste
  • 1 cup peas Thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For binding the pesto

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. In a food processor, combine spinach, pesto, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Pulse until smooth, adding olive oil if needed.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese, peas, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with gluten-free pasta or roasted veggies for variations.

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