PESTO PASTA SALAD

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For a quick and hearty lunch, mix pasta with bottled pesto sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Makes 4 servings as a main dish or 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 3

Coarse salt
1 pound orecchiette pasta
1 cup store-bought basil pesto (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; rinse well. Let cool. Transfer to a bowl; stir in pesto. Season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve, up to 3 days.

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