ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Italian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mirelsonp

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz. elbow macaroni
1 7- to 8-oz. jar purchased basil pesto
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 5-oz. package baby arugula (3 cups)
2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse well under cold water; set aside. 2. In a large bowl stir together pesto, vinegar, and salt. Add beans, cooked macaroni, arugula, half of the cheese, and half of the pine nuts. Toss well. Serve at once or cover and chill up to 6 hours. Top with remaining cheese and pine nuts before serving.

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